Anatomical Movement

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Into the foetal position

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Out of foetal position

Question 3

Flexion

Answer 3

Bending to decrease the angle between bones and a joint Flexion is usually forward except at the knee join where it’s backwards
Flexion is always. Towards the foetal position

Question 4

Extension

Answer 4

To straighten or bend backwards away from the foetal position

Question 5

Hyperextension

Answer 5

To extend the limb beyond its normal range

Question 6

Lateral Flexion

Answer 6

To bend the torso or head (sideways) in the frontal (coronal) plane.