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@Brianna17

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on: Jun 26, 2018
Turning the palm upward is:
 
  A) pronation.
  B) supination.
  C) dorsiflexion.
  D) retraction.

Question 2

Turning the foot outward to the side is:
 
  A) abduction.
  B) flexion.
  C) extension.
  D) eversion.


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patma1981

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Pronation is turning the palm downward.
B) Correct.
C) Dorsiflexion is bending a part backward.
D) Retraction is moving a part backward, like the jaw.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Abduction is movement of a limb away from the center of the body.
B) Flexion is bending a joint.
C) Extension is straightening a joint.
D) Correct.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

xiaomengxian

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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