Joint Movement Definitions Flashcards by KELLY WALKER | Brainscape

Q

Abduction

A

moving a body part away from the midline

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Adduction

A

moving a body part toward the midline

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Flexion

A

Bending a body part

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Extension

A

straightening a body part

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Hyperextension

A

excessive straightening of a body part

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Dorsiflexion

A

bending the foot up at the ankle

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Plantar flexion

A

bending the foot down at the ankle

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Rotation

A

Turning a joint

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Internal Rotation

A

Turning a joint inward

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External Rotation

A

Turning a joint outward

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Pronation

A

Turning the joint downward

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Supination

A

Turning the joint upward.

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