BSBMED301 Terms describing movement

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Bending movement that decreases the angle of the joint, moving the joint into a curved or bent position

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Bending movement that increased the angle of the joint, straightening the joint

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Movement of a body part towards the midline of the body

Question 5

Depression

Answer 5

Movement of a body part in an inferior direction (downwards)

Question 6

Elevation

Answer 6

Movement of a body part in a superior direction (upwards)

Question 7

Plantarflexion

Answer 7

Movement of the toes and foot away from the shin; increased the angle at the ankle (such as standing on tippy toes)

Question 8

Dorsiflexion

Answer 8

Movement of the toes and foot towards the shin; decreases the angle at the ankle

Question 9

Supination

Answer 9

Rotational movement where the forearm and upper arm are turned outwards

Question 10

Pronation

Answer 10

Rotational movement where the forearm and upper arm are turned inwards

Question 11

Inversion

Answer 11

Movement of the foot that tilts the sole towards the midline of the body

Question 12

Eversion

Answer 12

Movement of the foot that tilts the sole away from the midline of the body