The Movement That is Opposite of Flexion Is

Question

The movement that is opposite of flexion is
A) abduction
B) rotation
C) extension
D) supination

Accepted Answer

Extension is the movement that is opposite of flexion. It involves straightening or increasing the angle of a joint. Abduction involves moving a body part away from the midline of the body, rotation involves moving a body part around a central axis, and supination involves rotating the forearm so that the palm faces upward.