General Movement Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Decrease the angle at a joint
2
Q
Extension
A
Increases the angle at a joint
3
Q
Adduction
A
Moves a limb close the midline
4
Q
Abduction
A
Moves a limb further from the midline
5
Q
Depression
A
Produces a downward movement (applies to head)
6
Q
Elevation
A
Produces an upward movement (applies to head)
7
Q
Supination
A
Rotate the forearm (palm) anteriorly
8
Q
Pronation
A
Rotate the forearm (palm) posteriorly
9
Q
Inversion
A
Rotate the plantar (sole) aspect internally
10
Q
Eversion
A
Rotate the plantar (sole) aspect externally
11
Q
External rotation
A
Rotate a bone externally around its longitudinal axis
12
Q
Internal rotation
A
Rotate a bone internally around its longitudinal axis
