Directions of Joint Motion

Question 1

A bending movement that decreases the angle between a segment and its proximal segment

Answer 1

Flexion

Question 2

A straightening movement that increases the angle between a segment and its proximal segment

Answer 2

Extension

Question 3

Movement away from the midline

Answer 3

Abduction

Question 4

Movement towards the midline

Answer 4

Adduction

Question 5

with the elbow flexed at 90 degrees, rotating the palm upward

Answer 5

Supination

Question 6

with the elbow flexed at 90 degrees, rotating the hand downward

Answer 6

Pronation

Question 7

Rotating inward, usually referring to the subtalar joint

Answer 7

Inversion

Question 8

Rotating outward, usually referring to the subtalar joint

Answer 8

Eversion

Question 9

Turning inward toward the body

Answer 9

Internal rotation

Question 10

turning outward away from the body

Answer 10

External rotation

Question 11

Extension at the ankle or wrist joint, bringing the foot or hand closer to the dorsum of the body

Answer 11

Dorsiflexion

Question 12

Flexing at the ankle or wrist join, bringing the foot or hand closer to the palm of the hand or sole of foot.

Answer 12

Palmarflexion/ Plantarflexion