Action Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
decreasing the angle between two; bending a limb.
2
Q
extension
A
increasing the angle between two bones; straightening out a limb.
3
Q
abduction
A
movement away from the midline of the body
4
Q
adduction
A
movement toward the midline of the body.
5
Q
rotation
A
Circular movement around an axis (central point).
6
Q
dorsiflexion
A
decreasing the angle of the ankle joint so that the foot bends backward (upward).
7
Q
plantar flexion
A
motion that extends the foot downward toward the ground as when pointing the toes or stepping on a gaa pedal
8
Q
supination
A
as applied to the hand and forearm, the act of turning the palm up.
9
Q
pronation
A
as applied to the hand and forearm, the act of turning the palm down.
