Body Movements Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
bending the joint so that the angle between the bones is decreased
2
Q
extension
A
straightening at the joint so that the angle between the bones is increased
3
Q
abduction
A
movement away from the body
4
Q
adduction
A
movement toward the body
5
Q
rotation
A
circular movement around an axis
6
Q
eversion
A
outward turning (foot)
7
Q
inversion
A
inward turning (foot)
8
Q
dorsiflexion
A
bending the foot or toes upward
9
Q
range. of motion (ROM)
A
total motion possible at a joint measured in degrees
10
Q
goniometer
A
instrument used to measure joint angles
gonio = angle
