________ is a Type of Angular Movement That Increases the Angle

Question

________ is a type of angular movement that increases the angle between articulating bones.
A) Adduction
B) Abduction
C) Flexion
D) Extension
E) Rotation

Accepted Answer

Extension is the angular movement that increases the angle between articulating bones. Adduction is a movement towards the midline of the body, abduction is a movement away from the midline of the body, flexion is the opposite of extension and decreases the angle between articulating bones, and rotation is a movement around a central axis.