CH: 23 Musculoskeletal Flashcards
1
Q
which joints are freely moveable
A
synovial
2
Q
which joints are not freely movable
A
nonsynovial
3
Q
flexion
A
bending limb at joint
4
Q
extension
A
straightening limb at joint
5
Q
abduction
A
away from midline
6
Q
adduction
A
towards midline
7
Q
pronation
A
turning forearm so palm faces down
8
Q
supination
A
turning forearm so palm faces upward
9
Q
circumduction
A
moving arm in circle around shoulder
10
Q
inversion
A
moving foot inward at the ankle
11
Q
eversion
A
moving foot outward at the ankle
12
Q
rotation
A
moving head around central axis
13
Q
protraction
A
moving body part forward and parallel to ground
14
Q
retraction
A
moving body part backward and parallel to ground
15
Q
elevation
A
raising body part