ANATOMIC TERMS- Movements Flashcards
1
Q
(forward) movement towards the front
A
FLEXION
2
Q
(backward) movement towards the back
A
EXTENSION
3
Q
movement away from midline
A
ABDUCTION
4
Q
movement towards the midline
A
ADDUCTION
5
Q
looking to the L & R side with your neck
A
NECK ROTATION
6
Q
joint movement towards the midline
A
INTERNAL ROTATION
7
Q
joint movement away from the midline
A
EXTERNAL ROTATION