Question

question 28
which of the following statements about flexion is false:
○ the opposite movement is extension.
○ it usually occurs in the sagittal plane.
○ it increases the angle between two bones at a joint.
○ it can be modified at the ankle joint (e.g., plantar flexion).

Explanation:

• Flexion is the movement that decreases the angle between two bones at a joint (extension increases it), so this statement is false.
• The opposite of flexion is extension (true).
• Flexion typically occurs in the sagittal plane (true).
• Flexion can be modified at the ankle (e.g., plantar flexion is a type of modified flexion) (true).

Answer:

C. It increases the angle between two bones at a joint.