Joint movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

REDUCES the angle between two bones

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

INCREASES the angle between two bones

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

‘to take away’ / moves body part away from median plane (sideways)

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Moves body part back towards median plane

Question 5

Rotation

Answer 5

Body part twists on its own axis, inwardly or outwradly

Question 6

Circumduction

Answer 6

The movement of an extremity (i.e. one end of a bone) in a circular pattern

Question 7

Gliding / sliding

Answer 7

Articular surfaces of joint slide over one another

Question 8

Protraction

Answer 8

Limb moves cranially / advances leg forward

Question 9

Retraction

Answer 9

Limb moves back towards body

Question 10

Supination

Answer 10

Act of rotation of limb / body part such that palmer / plantar surface is turned upward / to the outside

Question 11

Pronation

Answer 11

Act of rotation of limb / body part such that palmer / plantar surface is turned downward / to the inside