Body Movement Terms

Question 1

Abduct

Answer 1

movement of a part away from the central axis of the body or body part

Question 2

Adduct

Answer 2

movement of a part toward the central axis of the body or body part

Question 3

extension

Answer 3

straightening of a joint; when both elements of the joint are in the anatomic position; normal position of a joint

Question 4

Flexion

Answer 4

act of bending a joint; opposition of extension

Question 5

hyperextension

Answer 5

forced or excessive extension of a limb or joints

Question 6

hyperflexion

Answer 6

forced over flexion of a limb or joints

Question 7

evert

Answer 7

outward turning of the foot at the ankle

Question 8

invert

Answer 8

inward turning of the foot at the ankle

Question 9

pronate

Answer 9

rotation of the forearm so that the palm is down

Question 10

supinate

Answer 10

rotation of the forearm so that the palm is up (in the anatomic position)

Question 11

rotate

Answer 11

turning or rotating of body or a body part around its axis

Question 12

circumduction

Answer 12

circular movement of a limb

Question 13

tilt

Answer 13

tipping or slanting a body part slightly; tilt is in relation to the long axis of the body

Question 14

deviation

Answer 14

turning away from the regular standard or course