Lab 5 - Special Movements Flashcards
1
Q
reduces angle between elements
A
flexion
2
Q
increases angle between elements
A
extension
3
Q
extension past anatomic position
A
hyperextension
4
Q
bends vertebral column from side to side
A
lateral flexion
5
Q
moves away from longitudinal axis
A
abduction
6
Q
moves toward longitudinal axis
A
adduction
7
Q
circular motion without rotation
A
circumduction
8
Q
rotates forearm, radius over ulna
A
pronation
9
Q
forarm in anatomical position
A
supination
10
Q
moves in downward direction
A
depression
11
Q
moves in upward direction
A
elevation
12
Q
- flexion at ankle
- lifting toes
A
dorsiflexion
13
Q
- extension at ankle
- pointing toes
A
plantar flexion
14
Q
twists sole of foot medially
A
inversion
15
Q
twists sole of foot laterally
A
eversion
