Basic movements Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
reducing the angle between bones/ parts of the body
2
Q
extension
A
increasing the angle between bones/ parts of the body
3
Q
abduction
A
movements away from the median plane
4
Q
adduction
A
movements towards the median plane
5
Q
circumduction
A
circular movement as a result of combining flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction
6
Q
rotation
A
movement of a body part along with its axis
7
Q
lateral rotation (movement of limbs along the axis)
A
a rotating movement away from the midline
8
Q
medial rotation (movement of limbs along the axis)
A
a rotational movement towards the midline
9
Q
protraction of mandible
A
extending the mandible outwards (underbite)
10
Q
retraction of mandible
A
drawing the mandible back in
11
Q
elevation of mandible
A
closing mouth
12
Q
depression of mandible
A
opening mouth
