Joint Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

The angle at a joint decreases

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

The angle at a joint increases

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body

Question 5

Rotation

Answer 5

Movement around a single axis or pivot point

Question 6

Circumduction

Answer 6

Movement in the shape of a cone/circle

Question 7

Plantar-flexion

Answer 7

Extending/ pointing toes downwards, away from the shin

Question 8

Dorsi- flexion

Answer 8

Bringing the toes up, towards the shin

Question 9

Horizontal Flexion

Answer 9

Shoulder starts in a fixed position, parallel to the ground, the arm moves inwards towards the midline of the body

Question 10

Horizontal Extension

Answer 10

Shoulder stats in a fixed position, parallel to the ground, the arm moves outward away from the midline of the body

Question 11

Eversion

Answer 11

The joint action at the ankle when turning the sole of the foot outwards

Question 12

Inversion

Answer 12

The joint action at the ankle when turning the sole of the foot medially inwards

Question 13

Supination

Answer 13

The rotation of the forearm laterally so that the palm of the hand faces upwards

Question 14

Pronation

Answer 14

The rotation of the forearm laterally so that the palm of the hand faces downwards