Anatomical movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Results in joint angle decreasing. example is flexing arms or knees.

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Results in joint angle increasing

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

Movement away from the midline of the body (arms and legs)

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Movement towards the midline of the body (arms and legs)

Question 5

ROTATION

Answer 5

A motion that occurs when a part turns on its axis.
E.g. The leg rotates on the hip, the head rotates on the neck.

Question 6

CIRCUMDUCTION

Answer 6

The circular movement of a limb

Question 7

PRONATION

Answer 7

In the forearm, refers to the turning of the forearm and hand so that the palm is facing down.

Question 8

SUPINATION

Answer 8

In the forearm, refers to the turning of the forearm and hand so that the palm is facing up.

Question 9

EVERSION

Answer 9

In the foot refers to the outward roll of the foot during normal motion.

Question 10

INVERSION

Answer 10

In the foot refers to the inward roll
of the foot during normal motion.

Question 11

DORSI FLEXION

Answer 11

Movement which decreases the angle between the foot and the leg, so that the toes are brought closer to the shin.

Question 12

PLANTAR FLEXION

Answer 12

Movement which increases the angle between the foot and the leg, so that the toes are taken further away from the shin

Question 13

ELEVATION

Answer 13

Movement of the shoulders towards the head.

Question 14

DEPRESSION

Answer 14

Movement of the shoulders away from the head.