Actions At Joints Flashcards
1
Q
What is flexion?
A
Reducing the angle between bones
2
Q
What is extension?
A
Increasing the angle between bones
3
Q
What is hyper- extension?
A
When the joint goes beyond 180•
4
Q
What is abduction?
A
Moving a limb away from the midline of the body
5
Q
What is adduction?
A
Moving a limb towards the midline of the body
6
Q
What is horizontal abduction?
A
Moving an already raised limb away from the midline of the body
7
Q
What is horizontal adduction?
A
Bringing an already raised limb towards the midline of the body
8
Q
What is plantar flexion?
A
Moving the ball of the foot towards the floor
E.g. planting the foot
9
Q
What is dorsi flexion?
A
Bringing the toes towards the tibia (shin)
