Movement Flashcards
1
Q
movement away from the midline of the body or one of its parts
A
abduction
2
Q
movement towards the midline of the body or one of its parts
A
adduction
3
Q
to decrease the angle of a joint; straightening a joint
A
extension
4
Q
turning outward, i.e. of a foot
A
eversion
5
Q
turning inward, i.e. of a foot
A
inversion
6
Q
turning the palm or sole of the foot upward or forward in the anatomical position
A
supination
7
Q
turning the palm downward or backward in the anatomical postion
A
pronation
8
Q
bending of the ankle joint to move the foot towards your head
A
dorsiflexion
9
Q
bending of the ankle joint to point the foot downwards towards the floor
A
plantarflexion
10
Q
circular movement around axis
A
rotation
