Movement of a body part around a central point or axis is known as ________

A) abduction
B) inversion
C) extension
D) rotation


D
Explanation: A) Abduction is moving a body part away from the midline.
B) Inversion is turning a body part inward.
C) Extension is straightening a joint to increase the angle between two body parts.
D) Correct!

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