Chapter 15 - Muscle Actions Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
decreasing the angle of a joint; bending a limb
2
Q
extension
A
increasing the angle of a joint; straightening a limb
3
Q
abduction
A
movement away from the midline
4
Q
adduction
A
movement toward the midline
5
Q
medial rotation
A
circular movement toward the midline
6
Q
lateral rotation
A
circular movement away from the midline
7
Q
dorsiflexion
A
decreasing the angle of the ankle joint so the foot points up
8
Q
plantar flexion
A
increasing the angle of the ankle joint so the foot points down
9
Q
supination
A
when the elbow is bent, the palm is turned up
10
Q
pronation
A
when the elbow is bent, the palm is turn down
