anatomical terms Flashcards
1
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flexion
A
the angle between two joints decreases
2
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Extension
A
the angle between two joints increases
3
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Abduction
A
the movement of a body part away from the body’s midline
4
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Adduction
A
the movement of a body part toward the body’s midline
5
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Rotation
A
bone turns on its own axis within a joint
6
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Circumduction
A
limb moves in a circular fashion general ball and socket joint
7
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supination
A
forearm is rotated turning hand and palm facing up
8
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pronation
A
forearm is rotated turning hand and palm facing down
9
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inversion
A
sole of the foot is turned inwards towards the midline of the body
10
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eversion
A
sole of the foot is turned outwards away from the body’s midline
11
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dorsiflexion
A
toes are pointing up towards the tibia higher than the heel
12
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plantarflexion
A
toes are pointing downwards and the heel is raised
