1. Which of the following is an example of flexion

movement in the human body?

A) Raising the arm laterally away from the body

B) Turning the head side to side

C) Bending the elbow to bring the hand closer to the

shoulder

D) Pointing the toes downward

Answer: C) Bending the elbow to bring the hand closer to

the shoulder

Rationale: Flexion is a movement that decreases the angle

between two body parts. In this case, flexion of the elbow

joint reduces the angle between the forearm and the upper

arm.

2. Which of the following is an example of abduction

movement in the human body?

A) Spreading the fingers or toes apart

B) Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces backward

C) Lifting the heel and pointing the toes

D) Straightening the knee or elbow

Answer: A) Spreading the fingers or toes apart

Rationale: Abduction is a movement that moves a body

part away from the midline of the body or limb. In this

case, abduction of the digits increases the distance between

them.

3. Which of the following is an example of protrusion

movement in the human body?

A) Moving the mandible forward