Body movement Flashcards
1
Q
Decrease in angle between a proximal and distal body part
A
Flexion
2
Q
Increase in angle between a proximal and distal body part
A
Extension
3
Q
Extension of a limb beyond its normal limits
A
Hyperextension
4
Q
Move structure away from midline
A
Abduction
5
Q
Move structure toward midline
A
Adduction
6
Q
Rotation towards the midline
A
Medial rotation
7
Q
Rotation away from the midline
A
Lateral rotation
8
Q
Circular movement occurring in two planes
A
Circumduction
9
Q
Flexion of the ankle so the foot points more superiorly
A
Dorsiflexion
10
Q
Extension of the ankle so the foot points more inferiorly
A
Plantarflexion
11
Q
Rotate foot medially/Rotate hand inferiorly
A
Pronation
12
Q
Rotate foot laterally/Rotate hand superiorly
A
Supination
13
Q
Movement of the sole of the foot laterally
A
Enversion
14
Q
Movement of the sole medially
A
Inversion
