Actions of Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Adduct
A
Motion towards the midline of the body
2
Q
Abduct
A
Motion away from the midline of the body
3
Q
Elevation
A
Movement in a superior direction
4
Q
Depression
A
Movement in an inferior direction
5
Q
Protraction
A
Movement in the anterior direction
6
Q
Retraction
A
Movement in the posterior direction
7
Q
Flexion
A
Decreasing angle between parts
8
Q
Extension
A
Increasing angle between parts up to 180 degrees
9
Q
Hyperextension
A
Extreme extension (past neutral)
