Joint Movements Flashcards by Abby Grillmair | Brainscape

Q

Abduction

A

Moving a body part away from the midline

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Adduction

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Moving a body part towards the midline

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Extension

A

Straightening the body part

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Flexion

A

Bending a body part

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Hyperextension

A

Straightening a body part excessively

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Dorsiflexion

A

Bending the toes and foot up at the ankle

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Rotation

A

Turning the joint

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Internal rotation

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Turning the joint inward

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External rotation

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Turning the joint outward

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Plantar flexion

A

Bending the foot down at the ankle

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Pronation

A

Turning downward

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Supination

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Turning upward

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