Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Angle of a joint is decreased
2
Q
Extension
A
Angle of a joint is increased
3
Q
Adduction
A
Movement toward mid line
4
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from mid line
5
Q
Medial Rotation
A
Rotation toward mid line
6
Q
Lateral Rotation
A
Rotation away from mid line
7
Q
Pronation
A
Occurs in forearm, palm is turned backwards
8
Q
Supination
A
Occurs in forearm, palm is turned forwards
