Direction of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from the midline
2
Q
Adduction
A
Movement towards the midline
3
Q
Flexion
A
Bending at a joint
4
Q
Extension
A
Straightening a joint
Abduction
Movement away from the midline
Adduction
Movement towards the midline
Flexion
Bending at a joint
Extension
Straightening a joint