Joint Movement Flashcards
What is the term for bending a joint?
Flexion
Flexion decreases the angle between two body parts.
What is the term for straightening a joint?
Extension
Extension increases the angle between two body parts.
What is the term for extending a joint beyond its normal range of motion?
Hyperextension
Hyperextension can lead to injury if excessive.
What is the movement away from the midline of the body called?
Abduction
Abduction is commonly seen in arm and leg movements.
What is the movement toward the midline of the body called?
Adduction
Adduction is the opposite of abduction.
What is the circular movement of a limb around a joint called?
Circumduction
Circumduction combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.
What is the term for turning a body part around its axis?
Rotation
Rotation can be internal (medial) or external (lateral).
What is the movement of turning the palm down called?
Pronation
Pronation also refers to the inward roll of the foot.
What is the movement of turning the palm up called?
Supination
Supination also refers to the outward roll of the foot.
What is the movement of turning the sole of the foot inward called?
Inversion
Inversion is common in ankle injuries.
What is the movement of turning the sole of the foot outward called?
Eversion
Eversion is also involved in certain sports activities.
What is the movement of lifting the foot upwards called?
Dorsiflexion
Dorsiflexion is essential for walking and running.
What is the movement of pointing the toes downward called?
Plantar Flexion
Plantar flexion occurs during activities like standing on tiptoes.
What is the movement of moving a body part forward called?
Protraction
Protraction is commonly seen in shoulder movements.
What is the movement of moving a body part backward called?
Retraction
Retraction is the opposite of protraction.
What is the term for raising a body part?
Elevation
Elevation occurs in movements like shrugging the shoulders.
What is the term for lowering a body part?
Depression
Depression is the opposite of elevation.
What is the movement of the thumb across the palm called?
Opposition
Opposition allows for grasping and holding objects.
