functional anatomy

Question 1

Types of movement

Answer 1

• flexion​
• extension​
• rotation​
• circumlocution
• pronation​
• supination​
• dorsi flexion​
• plantar flexion​
• adduction​
• abduction​

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Question 2

FLEXION​

Answer 2

Results in joint angle decreasing

Question 3

EXTENSION

Answer 3

Results in joint angle increasing​

Question 4

ABDUCTION

Answer 4

Movement away from the midline of the body (arms and legs)​

Question 5

ADDUCTION

Answer 5

Movement towards the midline of the body (arms and legs)​

Question 6

ROTATION

Answer 6

A motion that occurs when a part turns on its axis. ​

E.g. The leg rotates on the hip, the head rotates on the neck.​

Question 7

CIRCUMDUCTION ​

Answer 7

The circular movement of a limb​

Question 8

PRONATION

Answer 8

In the forearm, refers to the ​turning of the forearm and hand ​so that the palm is facing down

Question 9

SUPINATION

Answer 9

In the forearm, refers to the ​turning of the forearm and hand ​so that the palm is facing up.​

Question 10

DORSI FLEXION​

Answer 10

Movement which decreases the angle between the foot and the leg, so that the toes are brought closer to the shin.​

Question 11

PLANTAR FLEXION​

Answer 11

Movement which increases the angle between the foot and the leg, so that the toes are taken further away from the shin.​