Mobility Flashcards
1
Q
Adduction
A
movement toward midline
2
Q
Abduction
A
movement away from midline
3
Q
Extension
A
increase angle
4
Q
Flexion
A
decrease angle
5
Q
Rotation
A
Moving the body part
(Moving on 1 point)
6
Q
External Rotation
A
Rotating away from midline
7
Q
Internal Rotation
A
Rotation toward midline
8
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
toes pointed up
9
Q
Planter Flexion
A
Toes pointing down
10
Q
Hyperextension
A
Moving past normal extension
11
Q
Circumduction
A
making a circle
12
Q
Pronation
A
Palm of hand moves to face down
13
Q
Supination
A
Palm facing upward
14
Q
Opposition
A
Moving thumb to each fingertip of the same hand
15
Q
Inversion
A
movement of sole of foot inward
(movement of the ankle)