Anatomical Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Bending at a joint, decreasing angle between two bones.

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Straightening a joint, increasing angle between two bones.

Question 3

Hyperextension

Answer 3

Extending joint beyond normal range of motion.

Question 4

Abduction

Answer 4

Moving body part away from midline of body.

Question 5

Adduction

Answer 5

Moving body part toward midline of body.

Question 6

Pronation

Answer 6

Turning arm downward (palm down).

Question 6

Supination

Answer 6

Turning arm upward (palm up).

Question 7

Retraction

Answer 7

Moving a part backward.

Question 8

Elevation

Answer 8

Raising a part.

Question 9

Protraction

Answer 9

Moving a part forward.

Question 10

Depression

Answer 10

Lowering a part.

Question 10

Circumduction

Answer 10

Circular motion at hip or shoulder.

Question 11

Rotation

Answer 11

Turning on a single axis.

Question 12

External Rotation

Answer 12

Rotation at hip or shoulder away from midline.

Question 13

Internal Rotation

Answer 13

Rotation at hip or shoulder toward midline.

Question 14

Inversion

Answer 14

Turning sole of the foot inward.

Question 15

Eversion

Answer 15

Turning sole of the foot outwards.

Question 15

Dorsiflexion

Answer 15

Bringing foot towards the shin.

Question 16

Plantarflexion

Answer 16

Pointing the foot downward.

Question 17

Ulnar Deviation

Answer 17

Movement of wrist towards ulna or medial side.

Question 17

Radial Deviation

Answer 17

Movement of wrist towards radius or lateral side.

Question 18

Opposition

Answer 18

Movement of thumb across palm of hand.