Body Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Extend
A
Straighten the joint, thereby increasing the angle to 180 degrees or more
2
Q
Flex
A
To close the joint thereby decreasing the angle of the joint to less than 180 degrees
3
Q
Invert
A
Go towards midline as in the plantar surface of the foot
4
Q
Evert
A
Turn away from midline
5
Q
Pronate
A
Turn a body part so that its anterior surface faces posteriorly
6
Q
Supinate
A
To turn a body part so that its posterior surface faces posteriorly or so that the anterior surface faces anteriorly
7
Q
Circumduct
A
To move any limb in a circular pattern allowing the distal end to freely form a circle
8
Q
Internal rotation
A
The anterior surface faces medially or towards the midline
9
Q
External rotation
A
Anterior surface faces laterally or towards the side
