Body movements Flashcards
What is Flexion?
a decrease in the angle between articulating bones
What is Extension?
an increase in the angle between articulating bones
What is Hyperextension?
a continuation of extension beyond the anatomical position
What is Abduction?
movement of a bone away from the midline
What is Adduction?
movement of a bone toward the midline
What is Circumduction?
movement of the distal end of a part of the body in a circle
What is Rotation?
turning of a bone around its own longitudinal axis
What is Dorsiflexion?
flexing the foot at the ankle in the direction of the dorsum.
What is Plantar flexion?
extending the foot at the ankle (pointing toes)
What is Inversion?
medial movement of the sole of the foot.
What is Eversion?
lateral movement of the sole of the foot.
What is Supination?
rotating the forearm so the palm faces anteriorly or superiorly
What is Pronation?
rotating the forearm so the palm faces posteriorly or inferiorly
