Chapter 24 terms Flashcards
1
Q
Abduction
A
moving a body part away from an axis or the median line
2
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Adduction
A
moving a body part toward the centre or toward the median line
3
Q
Circumduction
A
moving the arm in a circle around the shoulder
4
Q
Crepitation
A
dry, crackling sound or sensation due to grating of the ends of damaged bone
5
Q
Dorsal
A
directed towards or located on the surface
6
Q
Extension
A
straightening a limb at a joint
7
Q
Flexion
A
bending a limb at a joint
8
Q
Kyphosis
A
outward or convex curvature of the thoracic spine
9
Q
Plantar
A
surface of the sole of the foot
10
Q
Pronation
A
turning the forearm so that the palm is down
11
Q
Range of Motion (ROM)
A
extent of movement of a joint
12
Q
Supination
A
turning the forearm so that the palm is up
