Motions of digits Flashcards
1
Q
What is the centerline for digits 2-5?
A
midline is at digit 3
2
Q
What is flexion of the digits?
A
anterior, ventral movement
3
Q
What is extension of the digits
A
posterior, dorsal movement
4
Q
What is abduction of the digits?
A
movement away from the midline
5
Q
What is adduction of the digits?
A
movement toward the midline
6
Q
What is extension of the thumb?
A
movement from away from the palmar surface
7
Q
What is flexion of the thumb?
A
movement over the palmar surface
8
Q
What is abduction of the thumb?
A
pulling it away from the palmar surface at a 90 degree angle
9
Q
What is adduction of the thumb?
A
returning it to a neutral position
10
Q
What is opposition of thumb?
A
rotating it so that the pad of thumb can oppose pads of fingers
