Anatomical Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Bending at a joint, decreasing angle between two bones.
2
Q
Extension
A
Straightening a joint, increasing angle between two bones.
3
Q
Hyperextension
A
Extending joint beyond normal range of motion.
4
Q
Abduction
A
Moving body part away from midline of body.
5
Q
Adduction
A
Moving body part toward midline of body.
6
Q
Pronation
A
Turning arm downward (palm down).
6
Q
Supination
A
Turning arm upward (palm up).
7
Q
Retraction
A
Moving a part backward.
8
Q
Elevation
A
Raising a part.
9
Q
Protraction
A
Moving a part forward.
10
Q
Depression
A
Lowering a part.
10
Q
Circumduction
A
Circular motion at hip or shoulder.
11
Q
Rotation
A
Turning on a single axis.
12
Q
External Rotation
A
Rotation at hip or shoulder away from midline.
13
Q
Internal Rotation
A
Rotation at hip or shoulder toward midline.
