Basic Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
bending ; decreasing relative joint angle
2
Q
Extension
A
straightening ; increasing relative joint angle
3
Q
Hyperflexion
A
flexion beyond normal range
4
Q
Hyperextension
A
extension beyond normal range
5
Q
abduction
A
movement away from midline
6
Q
adduction
A
movement towards midline
7
Q
Hyperabduction
A
limb moves beyond the midline (beyond 180 degrees past start position)
8
Q
hyper adduction
A
beyond zero position where the limb crosses the body
9
Q
Medial Rotation (Internal)
A
about vertical axis through the segment; anterior surface towards midline
10
Q
Lateral Rotation (external)
A
about vertical axis through the segment
anterior surface away from midline
