Body movements Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Bending at the joint so the angle between bones is decreased
2
Q
Extension
A
Straightening so the angle between joints is increased
3
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from body
4
Q
Adduction
A
Movement towards body
5
Q
Rotation
A
Circular movement around axis
6
Q
Eversion
A
Turning outward.
7
Q
Inversion
A
Turning inward
8
Q
Pronation
A
Palmar surface downward or backward
9
Q
Supination
A
Palmar surface upward or forward
10
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Bending of the foot or toes upward
11
Q
Plantar flexion
A
Bending of the sole of the foot by curling the toes toward the ground
12
Q
Range of motion
A
Total possible motion of a joint
13
Q
Goniometer
A
Instrument to measure joint angles
