movement

Question 1

Abduction

Answer 1

lateral movement of the body part away from the midline of the body

Question 2

adduction

Answer 2

lateral movement of the body part towards the midline of the body

Question 3

circumduction

Answer 3

turning in a circular motion, combines abduction, adduction, extension, flexion

Question 4

flexion

Answer 4

state of being bent

Question 5

extension

Answer 5

state of being in a straight line

Question 6

hyperextension

Answer 6

state of exaggerated extension

Question 7

dorsiflexion

Answer 7

backward bending of the hand or foot

Question 8

plantar flexion

Answer 8

flexion of the foot, footdrop position

Question 9

rotation

Answer 9

turning on an axis

Question 10

internal rotation

Answer 10

body part turning on its axis toward the midline of the body

Question 11

external rotation

Answer 11

body part turning on its axis away from the midline of the body

Question 12

pronation

Answer 12

prone position, lying on the abdomen, palms facing down

Question 13

supination

Answer 13

lying on the back, palms face up

Question 14

inversion

Answer 14

movement of the sole of the foot inwards

Question 15

eversion

Answer 15

movement of the sold of foot outward

Question 16

opposition

Answer 16

rotation of the thumb around its long access, thumb crosses palm to touch fingertips on the same hand