Joint Motions Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
bending movement; DECREASES relative angle between segments.
2
Q
extension
A
straightening movement; INCREASES relative angle segments.
3
Q
plantarflexion
A
extension at the ankle
4
Q
dorsiflexion
A
flexion at the ankle
5
Q
abduction
A
movement in the frontal plane AWAY from the middle
6
Q
adduction
A
movement in the frontal plane TOWARD the middle
7
Q
horizontal abduction
A
transverse plane arm movement from anterior to lateral (e.g. chest flies)
8
Q
horizontal adduction
A
transverse plane arm movement from lateral to anterior
9
Q
internal rotation
A
rotation TOWARD the middle of the body
10
Q
external rotation
A
rotation AWAY from the middle of the body
