Anatomy- Terms of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
movement of jaw and shoulder blade
A
protraction- move/slide outward
retraction- bring together/slide in
2
Q
vertical movement of shoulder blades
A
depression- move downward
elevation- move upward
3
Q
movement involving thumb
A
opposition- thumb pad in contact with another finger
reposition- thumb moving away from other fingers
4
Q
flexion
A
bend/decrease the angle between bones of joint
5
Q
extension
A
straighten/increase the angle between bones of the joint
6
Q
circumduction
A
circular movement
7
Q
inversion
A
sole of the foot turned inward (big toe lifted)
8
Q
eversion
A
sole of the foot turned outward (big toe planted)
