Direction Of Movement Flashcards
0
Q
Adduction
A
Movement towards midline
1
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from midline
2
Q
Extension
A
Increase in angle between articulating bones
3
Q
Pronation
A
Movement of four arm that turns palms posteriorly
4
Q
Supination
A
Movement of forearm it turns palms anteriorly
5
Q
Flexion
A
Decrease in angle between articulating bones
6
Q
Eversion
A
Lateral movement of sole
7
Q
Inversion
A
Medial movement of sole
8
Q
Rotation
A
Bone revolves around its own longitudinal axis
9
Q
Circumduction
A
Movement of the distal end in a circle
