anatomical movements (joint actions) Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
bending elbow or knee
2
Q
extension
A
straightening elbow or knee
3
Q
abduction
A
body part moving away from midline
4
Q
adduction
A
body part moving towards midline
5
Q
circumduction
A
movement of end bone in circular motion
6
Q
rotation
A
movement of body part in circular motion
7
Q
pronation
A
rotating hand so thumb move towards body
8
Q
supination
A
rotating hand so thumb moves away from body
9
Q
eversion
A
sole of foot move away from midline
10
Q
inversinon
A
sole of foot move towards midline
11
Q
dorsi flexion
A
decrease in angle of joint between foot and lower leg
12
Q
plantar flexion
A
increase in angle of joint between foot and lower leg
13
Q
elevation
A
movement of shoulder toward head
14
Q
depression
A
movement of shoulder away from head
