When the angle between two bones in increased without any other changes in relative position, this is called what type of movement?

a. abduction

b. extension

c. adduction

d. circumduction

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Twig

3 August, 12:42

When the angle between two bones in increased without any other changes in relative position, this is called what type of movement?

a. abduction

b. extension

c. adduction

d. circumduction

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Harmony Yang · Answer 1

Answer: Extension

Explanation:

This is a type of movement that increases the angle between 2 body parts. For example; extension occurs at the elbow, thereby increasing the angle between the ulna and the humerus.

When the angle between two bones in increased without any other changes in relative position, this is called what type of movement?a. abductionb. extensionc. adductiond. circumduction

When the angle between two bones in increased without any other changes in relative position, this is called what type of movement?

a. abduction

b. extension

c. adduction

d. circumduction