joint movements Flashcards

1
Q

flexion

A

closing a joint

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2
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extension

A

opening a joint

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3
Q

adduction

A

moving towards an imaginary centre line

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4
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abduction

A

moving away from an imaginary centre line

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5
Q

rotation

A

clockwise or anticlockwise movement of a limb

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6
Q

circumduction

A

movement of a limb hand or foot in a circular motion

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7
Q

plantarflexion

A

extension at the ankle

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8
Q

dorsiflexion

A

flexion at the ankle

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