Bending the Trunk Forward at the Intervertebral Discs Is an Example

question 78

Multiple Choice

Bending the trunk forward at the intervertebral discs is an example of what type of angular movement?

• A) flexion
• B) extension
• C) lateral flexion
• D) hyperextension
• E) none of these choices

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