Asked by MOLINA GUTRIDGE on Jun 25, 2024
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The opposite of extension is ________.
A) inversion
B) protraction
C) elevation
D) pronation
E) flexion
Extension
A movement increasing the angle between bones or parts of the body, opposite of flexion.
Flexion
The act of bending a joint or limb in the body by the action of flexors.
- Absorb information about the prevailing movement patterns of different joints and the terminology used for their directions.
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nomvelo dladlaJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The opposite of extension is flexion. Extension involves increasing the angle between bones or straightening a body part, while flexion refers to decreasing the angle between bones or bending a body part.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb information about the prevailing movement patterns of different joints and the terminology used for their directions.