Anatomical movement Flashcards

1
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Abduction

A

Movement away from the midline

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2
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Adduction

A

Movement toward the midline

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3
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Flexion

A

Movement decreasing the angle between two body parts

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4
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Extension

A

Movement increasing the angle between two body parts

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5
Q

Lateral flexion

A

Flexion in the frontal plane

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6
Q

Protraction

A

Abduction of the scapula

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7
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Retraction

A

Adduction of the scapula

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8
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Elevation

A

Movement in a superior direction

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9
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Depression

A

Movement in an inferior direction

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10
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Plantar flexion

A

Extension of the foot downward (inferiorly)

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11
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Dorsiflexion

A

Flexion of the foot upward (superiorly)

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12
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External rotation

A

Rotational movement away from the midline

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13
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Internal rotation

A

Rotational movement toward the midline

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14
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Circumduction

A

Circular movement of a limb extending from the joint where the movement is controlled

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15
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Inversion

A

Movement of the sole of the foot toward the median plane

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16
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Eversion

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Movement of the sole of the foot away from the median plane

17
Q

Pronation

A

Turning the palm or arch of the foot down

18
Q

Supination

A

Turning the palm or arch of the foot up

19
Q

Hyperextension

A

Position that extends beyond anatomical neutral

20
Q

Ipsilateral

A

Same-side movement

21
Q

Contralateral

A

Opposite-side movement

22
Q

Lateral

A

Situated away from the midline

23
Q

Medial

A

Situated toward or closer to the midline