Movement in the Anterior-Posterior Plane That Decreases the Angle Between

question 132

Multiple Choice

Movement in the anterior-posterior plane that decreases the angle between articulating bones is which movement?

• A) flexion
• B) hyperextension
• C) elevation
• D) retraction
• E) protraction

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Definitions:

Flexion

The movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, such as bending the elbow or knee.

Tactile Fremitus

The vibration felt on the chest wall when a person speaks, useful in medical examination to assess lung health.

Egophony

A change in the voice sound heard when auscultating the lungs with a stethoscope, often indicative of lung pathology.

Crepitus

A medical term used to describe the grating, crackling or popping sounds and sensations experienced under the skin and joints or a crackling sensation due to the presence of air in the subcutaneous tissue.