Body Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Adduction
A
Moves closer to the midline
2
Q
Abduction
A
Moves away from the midline
3
Q
Flexion
A
Decreases the angle of a joint
4
Q
Extension
A
Increases the angle of the joint
5
Q
Rotation
A
Moves a bone around its own axis
6
Q
Pronation
A
Turns the palm down
7
Q
Supination
A
Turns the palm up
8
Q
Inversion
A
Moves the sole of the foot inward
9
Q
Eversion
A
Moves the sole of the foot outward
10
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Elevates the foot
11
Q
Plantar Flexion
A
Lowers the foot (points the toes)
