Basic Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Define flexion
A
The action bending the knee or elbow
2
Q
Define extension
A
The action of extending the knee or the elbow
3
Q
Define abduction
A
The action of bringing the arms towards the midline
4
Q
Define adduction
A
The action of taking the arms away from the midline
5
Q
Define dorsiflexion
A
Upwards flexion of the ankle
6
Q
Define planter flexion
A
Downwards motion of the ankle
7
Q
Define rotation
A
When something pivots or revolves around a single long axis
