Joint Mvmt Terminology Flashcards by Ashley Roseboom | Brainscape

Q

Flexion

A

Bending

**joint angle decreases

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Extension

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Straightening

**joint angle increases

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Q

Hyperextension

A

When the joint moves beyond normal ROM

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Q

Abduction

A

Bone moves away from midline of body

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Q

Adduction

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None moves toward the midline of body

***frontal plane

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