body movements Flashcards
flexion
bending joint that joint angle decreases
extension
bending joint that joint angle increases
abduction
[(ab) - from] move body segment to the side and away from your body
adduction
move body segment to the side and towards your body
plantar flexion
ankle joint specific - when you point your toes
dorsi flexion
bend ankle to bring top of foot closer to shin
supination
rotating wrist so hand palm is facing forward
pronation
rotating wrist so hand palm is facing downward
inversion
ankle joint - result of standing on outer edge of foot
example: twisting ankle
eversion
standing on into edge of foot
external rotation
twist/turn a body part outward from midline
example: turning toes outward
internal rotation
twist/turn a body part inward towards midline
elevation
movement in upwards direction
depression
movement in downward direction
circumduction
combination of flexion, extension, abduction, adduction
example: windmill softball pitch