Anatomical Movements

Question 1

Extension

Answer 1

Straightening a joint or increasing the angle between two bones

Question 2

Hyperextension

Answer 2

Extending a joint beyond its normal range of motion

Question 3

Adduction

Answer 3

Moving a body part toward the midline of the body

Question 4

Abduction

Answer 4

Moving a body part away from the midline of the body

Question 5

Pronation

Answer 5

Turning the arm or foot downward

Question 6

Supination

Answer 6

Turning the arm or foot upward

Question 7

Retraction

Answer 7

Moving a part backward

Question 8

Protraction

Answer 8

Moving a part forward

Question 9

Elevation

Answer 9

Raising a part

Question 10

Depression

Answer 10

Lowering a part

Question 11

Rotation

Answer 11

Turning on a single axis

Question 12

Circumduction

Answer 12

Tri–planar, circular motion at the hip or shoulder

Question 13

External rotation

Answer 13

Rotation of the hip or shoulder away from the midline

Question 14

Internal rotation

Answer 14

Rotation of the hip or shoulder toward the midline

Question 15

Lateral flexion

Answer 15

Side bending left or right

Question 16

Inversion

Answer 16

Turning the soul of the foot inward

Question 17

Eversion

Answer 17

Turning the soul of the foot outward

Question 18

Dorsiflexion

Answer 18

Ankle movement bringing the foot towards the shin

Question 19

Plantarflexion

Answer 19

Uncle movement putting the foot downward

Question 20

Radial deviation

Answer 20

Movement of the wrist towards the radius or lateral side

Question 21

Ulnar deviation

Answer 21

Movement of the wrist towards the owner or medial side

Question 22

Opposition

Answer 22

Movement of the thumb across the palm of the hand

Question 23

Flexion

Answer 23

Bending at a joint or decreasing the angle between two bones