Body Movements (anatomy and phys lab)

Question 1

extension

Answer 1

increase angle between 2 body parts
swing arm back

Question 2

hypertension

Answer 2

excessive movement of a joint
swing arm back past resting

Question 3

abduction

Answer 3

move limb away from midline of body
arm goes up

Question 4

adduction

Answer 4

move limb towards midline of body
arm goes down

Question 5

circumduction

Answer 5

circular movements of a body part with a ball and socket
rotating arm in a circle

Question 6

medial rotation

Answer 6

rotation of a limb towards midline
point toe in

Question 7

lateral rotation

Answer 7

rotation of a limb away from midline
point toe out

Question 8

plantar flexion

Answer 8

extension of the foot downwards– toes down

Question 9

dorsiflexion

Answer 9

contraction of the foot upwards

Question 10

supination of the forearm

Answer 10

rotating of the arm at the radioulnar joint
palm up

Question 11

pronation of the forearm

Answer 11

rotating of the arm at the radioulnar joint
palm down

Question 12

flexion

Answer 12

decreases the angle between body parts
bend the knee or elbow