Joint Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion, extension and hyperextension
A
Flexion: decreases joint angle
Extension: increases joint angle
Hyperextension: beyond zero position
2
Q
Abduction and adduction
A
Abduction: movement away from body midline
Adduction: movement toward body midline
3
Q
Circumduction
A
Circular motion
4
Q
Rotation
A
Bone spins on longitudinal axis
5
Q
Elevation and depression
A
Elevation: vertical upward motion
Depression: vertical downward motion
6
Q
Protraction and retraction
A
Protraction: anterior movement
Retraction: posterior movement
7
Q
Supination and pronation
A
Supination: facing palm up
Pronation: facing palm down
8
Q
Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion:
A
Dorsiflexion: toes pointing up
Plantar flexion: toes pointing down
9
Q
Inversion and eversion
A
Inversion: sole tilting inward
Eversion: sole tilting outward
