Action Flashcards
1
Q
decreases a joint angle
A
flexor
2
Q
increases a joint angle
A
extensor
3
Q
moves a bone away from the midline
A
abductor
4
Q
moves a bone closer to midline
A
adductor
5
Q
raises or elevates a body part
A
levator
6
Q
lowers or depresses a body part
A
depressor
7
Q
turns palm anteriorly
A
supinator
8
Q
turns palm posteriorly
A
pronator
9
Q
decreases the size of an opening
A
sphincter
10
Q
makes a body part rigid
A
tensor
11
Q
rotates a bone around its longitudinal axis
A
rotator
