4.2.1 - Joint movements

Question 1

Dorsi-flexion

Answer 1

Bending or flexing the toes up, closer to the shin

Question 2

Plantar-flexion

Answer 2

Extending or pointing the toes down, away from the shin

Question 3

Flexion

Answer 3

Flexion reduces the angle of a joint. Bending action

Question 4

Extension

Answer 4

Extension increases the angle at a joint. Straightening movement

Question 5

Rotation

Answer 5

Movement around a fixed point in a single axis

Question 6

Circumduction

Answer 6

The movement of a limb in a circular action

Question 7

Abduction

Answer 7

Movement away from the mid-line of the body

Question 8

Adduction

Answer 8

Movement towards the mid-line of the body

Question 9

Pronation

Answer 9

think pouring water - foot leaning inward

Question 10

Supination

Answer 10

think eating soup - foot leaning outward

Question 11

Inversion

Answer 11

towards the inside of the body (crossed ankles)

Question 12

Eversion

Answer 12

away from the inside of the body (crossed ankles)

Question 13

Elevation

Answer 13

ex. shoulders raised upwards, scapula elevated

Question 14

Depression

Answer 14

ex. shoulders moved downwards, scapula depressed