Anatomical movement terms

Question 1

Abduction

Answer 1

Movement away from the midline

Question 2

Adduction

Answer 2

Movement toward the midline

Question 3

Flexion

Answer 3

Movement decreasing the angle between two body parts

Question 4

Extension

Answer 4

Movement increasing the angle between two body parts

Question 5

Lateral flexion

Answer 5

Flexion in the frontal plane

Question 6

Protraction

Answer 6

Abduction of the scapula

Question 7

Retraction

Answer 7

Adduction of the scapula

Question 8

Elevation

Answer 8

Movement in a superior direction

Question 9

Depression

Answer 9

Movement in an inferior direction

Question 10

Plantar flexion

Answer 10

Extension of the foot downward (inferiorly)

Question 11

Dorsiflexion

Answer 11

Flexion of the foot upward (superiorly)

Question 12

External rotation

Answer 12

Rotational movement away from the midline

Question 13

Internal rotation

Answer 13

Rotational movement toward the midline

Question 14

Inversion

Answer 14

Movement of the sole of the foot toward the median plane

Question 15

Circumduction

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Eversion

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Pronation

Answer 17

Turning the palm or arch of the foot down

Question 18

Supination

Answer 18

Turning the palm or arch of the foot up

Question 19

Hyperextension

Answer 19

Position that extends beyond anatomical neutral

Question 20

Ipsilateral

Answer 20

Same-side movement

Question 21

Contralateral

Answer 21

Opposite-side movement

Question 22

Lateral

Answer 22

Situated away from the midline

Question 23

Medial

Answer 23

Situated toward or closer to the midline