Movement

Question 1

Flexion and extension

Answer 1

Extension- results in joint angle increasing
Flexion- results in joint angle decreasing

Question 2

Abduction and adduction

Answer 2

abduction- movement away from the bodys midline
Adduction- movement towards the bodys midline

Question 3

Rotation

Answer 3

a motion that occurs when a part turns on its axis

Question 4

Circumduction

Answer 4

The circular movement of a limb

Question 5

Pronation and supination

Answer 5

pronation- in the forearm, refers to the turning of the forearm and hand so that the palm is facing down
supination- in the forearm, refers to the turning of the forarm and hand so that the palm is facing up

Question 6

Flexion

Answer 6

dorsi flexion- Movement which decreases the angle between the foot and the leg, so that the toes are brought closer to the shin
planter flexion- Movement which increases the angle between the foot and the leg, so that the toes are taken further away from the shin