IMMS Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
what is flexion
A
bending of a joint
2
Q
what is extension
A
opposite of flexion, joint moved to more straight position
3
Q
what is abduction
A
movement away from the midline/middle finger/second toe
4
Q
what is adduction
A
movement towards midline/middle finger
5
Q
what is lateral flexion
A
movement of trunk or head sideways
6
Q
what is pronation
A
palms posteriorly
7
Q
what is supination
A
palms anteriorly (carrying soup)
8
Q
what is protraction
A
move forwards (scapula when hunched)
9
Q
what is retraction
A
move backwards (scapula when pushing chest out)
10
Q
what is opposition
A
thumb meets fingers
11
Q
what is inversion
A
sole of foot faces inwards
12
Q
what is eversion
A
sole of foot faces outwards
