Joint-specific Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Elevation
A
upwards motions of joint
2
Q
Depression
A
downwards motion of joint
3
Q
Protraction
A
Forward movement of bone in transverse plane
4
Q
Retraction
A
Posterior movement of bone in transverse plane
5
Q
Inversion
A
Ankle movement - sole of foot moving inward (medially)
6
Q
Eversion
A
Ankle movement - sole of foot moving outward laterally)
7
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Ankle movement - dorsum of foot moves towards anterior aspect of lower leg
8
Q
Plantarflexion
A
Ankle movement - plantar aspect of the foot moves toward posterior aspect of lower leg
9
Q
Supination
A
External rotation of the forearm
10
Q
Pronation
A
Internal rotation of the forearm
11
Q
Opposition
A
Motion of thumb towards pinky (flexion + abduction)
12
Q
Horizontal Abduction and Adduction
A
Transverse plane (shoulder and hip)
