Anatomical Terms Of Movements Flashcards

1
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Flexion

A

Decreasing the angle between the bones at a joint

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2
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Extension

A

Increasing the angle between the bones at a joint

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3
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Abduction

A

Movement away from the median plane

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4
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Addiction

A

Movement towards the median plane

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5
Q

Interior/ medial rotation

A

Anterior surface of a limb rotates towards the median plane

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6
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External/ lateral rotation

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Anterior surface of a limb rotates away from the median plane

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7
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Circumduction

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Circular motion at a joint

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