Joint and joint actions Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
decreasing an angle at a joint
2
Q
extension
A
straightening increasing the angle of the joint
3
Q
hyperextension
A
extensior beyond normal range
4
Q
dorsi flexion
A
upwards
5
Q
plantar-flexion
A
pointing
6
Q
pronation
A
hand downwards
7
Q
supination
A
hand updowns
8
Q
abduction shoulder hip
A
away from midline
9
Q
adduction
A
to the midline
10
Q
rotation
A
around an axis
11
Q
circumdation
A
following a circular path
