Joint Movements (ROM) Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Reduce angle
2
Q
Extension
A
Bring angle back to starting position
3
Q
Hyperextension
A
Bring angle past starting position
4
Q
Abduction
A
Move away from midline
5
Q
Adduction
A
Move towards midline
6
Q
Circumduction
A
Move in a circular motion
7
Q
Rotation
A
side to side
8
Q
Temporomandibular Joint
A
Elevation is up
Depression is down
9
Q
Protraction vs. Retraction
A
Extend out vs. bring in
10
Q
Inversion
A
Roll towards your pinky toe
11
Q
Eversion
A
Roll towards your arch
12
Q
Dorsiflextion
A
Toe up
13
Q
Platerflexion
A
Toe down
14
Q
Pronation
A
Palm down
15
Q
Supination
A
Palm up