Know Types of Muscle Contraction Flashcards
1
Q
decreasing the angle of joint/ outside in
A
flexion
2
Q
increasing the angle of joint/ inside out
A
extension
3
Q
movement of limb towards the midline of the body
A
adduction
4
Q
movement of limbs away from midline of the body
A
abduction
5
Q
Rotating movement of hand so the palm faces backwards and downwards in rotating motion/ foot also has rotating motion of inward and downward
A
pronation
6
Q
movement of body part towards the back
A
dorsiflexion
7
Q
rotating movement of forearm and hand so that the palm faces forward or upward, a corresponding movement of foot and leg
A
supination
8
Q
toe down movement of foot at the ankle
A
plantar flexion
9
Q
rotating movement on axis.
A
rotation
