The Act of Bending or Decreasing the Angle Between Bones

Question

​The act of bending or decreasing the angle between bones is called ____.
A) ​extension
B) ​distension
C) ​flexion
D) ​hyperextension

Accepted Answer

The act of bending or decreasing the angle between bones is called flexion. Extension is the opposite movement of increasing the angle between bones. Distension is the act of stretching or expanding something, and hyperextension is excessive extension beyond the normal range of motion.

​The act of bending or decreasing the angle between bones is called ____.

The act of bending or decreasing the angle between bones is called ____.