Chpt. 8.2 Types of Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Bending parts at a joint so that the angle decreases and parts come closer together

ex: bending the knee, moving arm closer to show off these guns

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Moving parts at a joint so that angle between them increases and parts move farther apart

ex: straightening the knee, extending the arm

Question 3

Dorsiflexion

Answer 3

Bringing foot closer to shin

ex: rocking back on one’s heels

Question 4

Plantar flexion

Answer 4

Bringing foot farther away from shin

ex: tippy toes

Question 5

Abduction

Answer 5

Moving a part away from the midline or from axial line of limb

ex: lifting arm horizontally to form a right angle with side of the body, spreading fingers or toes

Question 6

Adduction

Answer 6

Moving a part toward the midline or toward the axial line of limb

ex: returning the upper limb from horizontal position to the side of the body, moving fingers or toes closer together

Question 7

Rotation

Answer 7

Moving a part around an axis

ex: twisting head from side to side, turning limb on longitudinal axis so its anterior surface moves towards midline (medial rotation), turning limb on its longitudinal axis in opposite direction (lateral rotation)

Question 8

Circumduction

Answer 8

Moving a part so that its end follows a circular path

ex: moving the finger in a circular motion w/o moving the hand

Question 9

Supination

Answer 9

Rotation of the forearm so that the palm is upward

Question 10

Pronation

Answer 10

Rotation of the forearm so that the palm is downward

Question 11

Eversion

Answer 11

Turning the foot so the plantar surface faces laterally

Question 12

Inversion

Answer 12

Turning the foot so the plantar surface faces medially