Movement Flashcards
Adduction
Returning a body part toward body midline
Abduction
Moving a body part away from the body midline
Medial Rotation
Turning a body part on axis toward midline (aka internal rotation)
Lateral Rotation
Turning a body part on axis away from midline (aka external rotation)
Lateral Flexion
Bending body sideways
Retraction
Sliding a body part backward
Elevation
Lifting a body part
Circumduction
Combination of movements that create a complete circle
Decrease joint angle
Flexion
Depression
Lowering a body part
Supination
Turn palms toward anatomical position, uncross radius and ulna
Dorsiflexion
Bending ankle so that the toes are raised
Plantar Flexion
Extending ankle joint so toes point downwards
Protraction
Sliding a body part forward
Pronation
Turn palms to back, cross radius and ulna