Joint Movements Flashcards
What is the definition of flexion
The angle at a joint decreases
What is the definition of extension
The angle at a joint increases
What is the definition of abduction
The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
What is the definition of adduction
The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body
What is the definition of rotation
Movement around a single axis or pivot point
What is the definition of circumduction
Movement in the shape of a cone/circle
What is the definition of plantar-flexion
Extending/ pointing toes downwards, away from the shin
What is the definition of Dorsi- flexion
Bringing the toes up, towards the shin
What is the definition of Horizontal Flexion
Shoulder starts in a fixed position, parallel to the ground, the arm moves inwards towards the midline of the body
What is the definition of Horizontal Extension
Shoulder stats in a fixed position, parallel to the ground, the arm moves outward away from the midline of the body
What is the definition of Eversion
The joint action at the ankle when turning the sole of the foot outwards
What is the definition of Inversion
The joint action at the ankle when turning the sole of the foot medially inwards
What is the definition of Supination
The rotation of the forearm laterally so that the palm of the hand faces upwards
What is the definition of Pronation
The rotation of the forearm laterally so that the palm of the hand faces downwards
