Definitions

Question 1

Define motor neuron

Answer 1

A nerve cell that conveys nerve impulses from the spinal cord or brain away from the central nervous system towards a muscle

Question 2

Define agonist

Answer 2

The muscle primarily responsible for producing movement

Question 3

Define antagonist

Answer 3

The muscle that relaxes as the agonist contracts to allow ease of movement and minimise the risk of injury

Question 4

Define abduction

Answer 4

Moved away from body

Question 5

Define flexion

Answer 5

Angle is decreased

Question 6

Define rotation

Answer 6

Moved either outwards or inwards around long axis

Question 7

Define eversion

Answer 7

Foot outwards

Question 8

Define distal

Answer 8

Away from trunk

Question 9

Define inferior

Answer 9

close to feet

Question 10

Define medial

Answer 10

middle

Question 11

Define supination

Answer 11

palms upwards

Question 12

Define inversion

Answer 12

foot inwards

Question 13

Define plantar flexion

Answer 13

toes downwards

Question 14

Define dorsi flexion

Answer 14

toes upwards

Question 15

Define circumduction

Answer 15

moved in a cone shape

Question 16

Define proximal

Answer 16

towards trunk

Question 17

Define posterior

Answer 17

to the back

Question 18

Define anterior

Answer 18

to the front

Question 19

Define superior

Answer 19

close to the head

Question 20

Define lateral

Answer 20

to the side

Question 21

Define pronation

Answer 21

palms downwards

Question 22

Define extension

Answer 22

angle is increased

Question 23

Define adduction

Answer 23

adding to the body