Anatomical Directions of Movement Flashcards

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Abduction

A

the motion of a limb or appendage away from the midline of the body

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Adduction

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The motion of a limb towards the body

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Depression

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pushing down

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Elevation

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moving up

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5
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dorsiflexion

A

moving toes up

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6
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plantarflexion

A

Moving toes down

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Eversion

A

rotating ankle away from body

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Inversion

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Rotating ankle towards the center

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Extension

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A straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts.

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Flexion

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a bending movement around a joint in a limb (as the knee or elbow) that decreases the angle between the bones of the limb at the joint

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Horizontal extension

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Returning the arm out to the side keeping it parallel to the floor

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12
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Horizontal Flexion

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Moving an arm across yourself parallel to the side.

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13
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Pronation

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rotation of hand or arm so palms face down

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14
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Supination

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rotation of hand or arm so palms face up

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