action definitions of muscle movement Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
decreases angle of joint
2
Q
extension
A
increases angle of joint
3
Q
pronation
A
turn palm down
4
Q
supination
A
turn palm up
5
Q
dorsiflexion
A
elevates foot
6
Q
planter flexion
A
lowers foot (points toes)
7
Q
adduction
A
move closer to the midline
8
Q
abduction
A
moves away from midline of the body
9
Q
inversion
A
move sole of foot medially at ankle
10
Q
eversion
A
move sole of foot laterally at ankle
11
Q
rotation
A
to move a bone around its longitudinal axis
