Mobility Flashcards
1
Q
Semi Fowler’s
A
head up 15 - 45 degrees; think recliner
2
Q
Prone
A
face down
3
Q
Supine
A
face up
4
Q
High Fowler’s
A
sitting up 60 - 90 degrees
5
Q
Reverse Trendelenburg
A
inclined, supine position with head above feet
6
Q
Trendelenburg
A
declined, supine position with head below feet
7
Q
Sims’
A
prone with 1 knee bent
8
Q
Kyphosis
A
exaggerated outward curvature of the thoracic spine (“hunchback”)
9
Q
Lordosis
A
exaggerated inward curvature of the lumbar spine
10
Q
Flexion
A
Bending toward body
11
Q
Extension
A
straightening or extending away from body
12
Q
Adduction
A
lateral movement of body part towards midline
13
Q
Abduction
A
lateral movement of body part away from midline
14
Q
Supination
A
turned upward
15
Q
Pronation
A
turned downward
