8 Types of movement 1.1.5

Question 1

Name the types of movement

Answer 1

Flexion
Extension
Rotation
Circumduction
Adduction
Abduction
Dorsi-flexion
Plantar-flexion

Question 2

What movement is each

Answer 2

Flexion - bending
Extension - extending
Circumduction - full circle around joint
Rotation - dot like movement
Adduction - bringing closer to center of body
Abduction - moving away from center line of body
Dorsi flexion - bringing towards shin or forearm
Plantar flexion - pointing away from shin or forearm