The opposite action from flexion is:

A) plantar flexion.
B) extension.
C) inversion.
D) elevation.


B) extension.
The opposite action from flexion is extension. The opposite action from plantar
flexion is dorsiflexion. The opposite action from inversion is eversion. The opposite action from
elevation is depression.

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