Anatomical Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Bending a joint

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Straightening a joint

Question 3

Hyperextension

Answer 3

Excessive extension

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Moving a body towards the midline of the body

Question 5

Abduction

Answer 5

Moving a body part away from the midline of the body

Question 6

Pronation

Answer 6

Turning arm/foot downward

Question 7

Supination

Answer 7

Turning arm/foot upward

Question 8

Retraction

Answer 8

Moving a body part backward

Question 9

Protraction

Answer 9

Moving a body part forward

Question 10

Elevation

Answer 10

Raising a part

Question 11

Depression

Answer 11

Lowering a part

Question 12

Rotation

Answer 12

Turning on a single axis

Question 13

Circumduction

Answer 13

Circular motion at hip or shoulder

Question 14

External Rotation

Answer 14

Rotation of the hip or shoulder away from the midline

Question 15

Internal Rotation

Answer 15

Rotation of the hip or shoulder towards the midline

Question 16

Lateral Flexion

Answer 16

Side bending left or right (midline moves)

Question 17

Inversion

Answer 17

Turning sole of foot inwards

Question 18

Eversion

Answer 18

Turning sole of foot outwards

Question 19

Dorsiflexion

Answer 19

Bringing foot toward the shin

Question 20

Plantarflexion

Answer 20

Pointing foot downward

Question 21

Radial Deviation

Answer 21

Movement of wrist towards the radius/lateral side

Question 22

Ulnar Dviation

Answer 22

Movement of wrist towards the ulna/medial side

Question 23

Opposition

Answer 23

Movement of thumb across the palm of the hand