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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton

Question 16 • Health Science Concepts - 248258-Fall (EL3602)

A child sits with his feet flat on the floor. If he slides his feet forward to straighten his legs, which movement is happening in his knees?

Answer
A
flexion
B
rotation
C
extension
D
adduction

Explanation

Straightening the legs increases the angle at the knees, which is extension. Flexion would bend the knees, while rotation and adduction describe different kinds of movement.

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