joint movements Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
closing a joint
2
Q
extension
A
opening a joint
3
Q
adduction
A
moving towards an imaginary centre line
4
Q
abduction
A
moving away from an imaginary centre line
5
Q
rotation
A
clockwise or anticlockwise movement of a limb
6
Q
circumduction
A
movement of a limb hand or foot in a circular motion
7
Q
plantarflexion
A
extension at the ankle
8
Q
dorsiflexion
A
flexion at the ankle