Classification of movement Flashcards
flexion
reducing joint angle which typically involves bending actions. this movement can also occur in a horizontal plane and would therefore be termed ‘horizontal flexion’
extension
increasing joint angle which typically involves a straightening action. this movement can also occur in a horizontal place and would be termed ‘horizontal extension’
lateral flexion
bending to side (laterally)
adduction
to move towards centre/mid line of the body
abduction
to move away from the centre/mid line of the body
rotation
two or more bones moving around each other in a circular motion; rotation can occur internally (medially) or externally (laterally)
circumduction
a circular movement, usually the movement at the proximal end of the limb is smaller than the distal end
elevation
to lift in a vertical plane
depression
to pull down = reverse of elevation
plantarflexion
to point the toes, extending the ankle
dorsiflexion
to pull the toes up, flexing the ankle
pronation
movement of the forearm which turns the palm of the hand to face downwards.
when occurring at ankle this movement causes the knee to move medially and the sole of foot to face laterally
supination
movement of the forearm which causes the palm of the hands to face upwards.
when occurring at the ankle this causes the knee to move laterally and the sole of the foot to face medially
inversion
a combination of plantar flexion and supination of the ankle; when the toes are pointed the sole of the foot is exposed medially. this movement also involves some adduction.
eversion
a combination of plantar flexion and pronation of ankle; when toes are pointed the sole of the foot face laterally. This movement also involves some abduction
