Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Decreases angle of joint
2
Q
Extension
A
Increases angle of joint
3
Q
Hyperextension
A
Extending joint beyond neutral position
4
Q
Abnormal Hyperextension
A
Extending joint beyond (Trauma)
5
Q
Flexion of spine
A
Bending forwards
6
Q
Extension of spine
A
Bending backwards
7
Q
Hyperextension of spine
A
Backwards bending beyond natural extension
8
Q
Hyperextension of wrist
A
Dorsiflexion
9
Q
Flexion of wrist
A
Fingers towards arm
10
Q
Ulnar deviation of wrist
A
Turn or bend hand towards ulnar side (close to body)
11
Q
Radial deviation of wrist
A
Turn or bend towards radial side (away from body)
12
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Foot/Ankle up
13
Q
Plantar Flexion
A
Foot/Ankle down
14
Q
Eversion (Valgus)
A
Outwards stress movement of foot/ankle
15
Q
Inversion (Varus)
A
Inwards stress movement of foot/ankle
