Modes of joint movement Flashcards by Berta Šukštaitė | Brainscape

Q

Abduction

A

Movement of the bone away from the midline.

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Adduction

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Movement of the bone towards the midline

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Circumduction

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Moving limb in a circular motion.

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Retraction

A

Moving distal limb towards the body

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Protraction

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Moving distal limb away from the body

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Q

Flexion

A

Decreasing the angle of a joint

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Extension

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Increasing the angle of a joint

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