Medical Terminology · Musculoskeletal System · Easy
Extension
Meaning: A straightening movement that increases the angle between two body parts at a joint.
In practice: Lumbar extension reproduced her lower back pain, while bending forward eased it considerably.
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Which word means: Movement bringing the tip of the thumb into contact with the tips of the other fingers.
Answer: Opposition
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Answer: Subcutaneous
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