Body Movements

Question 1

Abduction

Answer 1

Arm moved away from side of body to outstretched position

Question 2

Adduction

Answer 2

Moving leg toward midpoint of body

Question 3

Circumduction

Answer 3

Turning in circular motion, circling the arm at the shoulder

Question 4

Flexion

Answer 4

State of being bent, bringing forearm by bending the elbow

Question 5

Extension

Answer 5

State of being in a straight line, straightening the elbow by extending forearm

Question 6

Hyperextension

Answer 6

State of exaggerated extension, greater than 180 degrees, arching back and looking up at the ceiling

Question 7

Dorsiflexion

Answer 7

Backward bending of hand or foot, toes are brought up as though to point them at the knee

Question 8

Plantar Flexion

Answer 8

Flexion of the foot, pointing toes down

Question 9

Rotation

Answer 9

Turning on an axis, turning of body part on axis provided by its joint, thumb moved in circle

Question 10

Internal Rotation

Answer 10

Body part turning on its axis toward midline of body, leg turns inward at hip & toes point toward midline of body

Question 11

External Rotation

Answer 11

Body part turning on its axis away from midline of body, leg turns outward at hip & toes point away from midline of body

Question 12

Pronation

Answer 12

Assumption of prone position (lying on abdomen, face down), forearm turned so that palm faces downward

Question 13

Supination

Answer 13

Assumption of supine position (lying on back, face up), forearm turned so that palm faces up

Question 14

Inversion

Answer 14

Turning ankle so feet turn inward

Question 15

Eversion

Answer 15

Turning ankle so feet turn outward

Question 16

Opposition

Answer 16

Moving thumb to touch each finger of same hand