Joint Movement Terminology Flashcards
What is the definition of Flexion?
A decrease in the joint angle ( e.g bending elbow).
What is the definition of Extension?
An increase in joint angle ( extending elbow).
What is Dorsiflexion?
Flexion of the ankle with the dorsal (shoelace) part of the foot moving toward the shin.
What is hyperextension?
The joint is extended beyond the anatomical position in the sagittal plane.
What is plantar flexion?
Extension of the ankle so that the foot is pointed downward along the sagittal plane.
What is an anterior tilt?
The top of the pelvis points forward example: when arching your back
What is a posterior pelvis tilt?
The top of the pelvis points backward example: when tucking your tailbone under.
The terms: flexion, extension ,hyperextension, Dorsey flexion, plantar flexion, tilts, or all terms of what plane?
Sagittal
What is the definition of abduction?
Movement of a limb sideways away from the midline.
What is the definition of adduction?
Movement of a limb sideways toward the midline.
What is the definition of elevation in the frontal coronal plane?
Movement of the scapula or mandible upwards example: shrugging your shoulders or closing your mouth.
What is the definition of depression in the frontal coronal plane?
Movement of the scapula or mandible downwards example: dropping your shoulders, opening your mouth .
What is the term given to the movement of the foot so the side is turned inward?
Inversion
The term movement of the foot so that the side is turned outward is what?
Eversion
What is the definition of a rotation of a transverse plane?
Movement of a bone around its own long axis e.g turning the head
