Several Terms Are Used in Anatomy and Physiology to Describe

question 70

Multiple Choice

Several terms are used in anatomy and physiology to describe body movements. Which of the following is commonly described as bending?

• A) Flexion
• B) Extension
• C) Abduction
• D) Adduction

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