Movement at joints Flashcards
1
Q
what is flexion
A
bending a body part
(the angle at a joint decreases)
2
Q
what is extension
A
straightening a body part
(angle at a joint increases)
3
Q
what is abduction
A
sideways movement away from the center or the body
4
Q
what is adduction
A
a sideways movement towards the centre of the body
5
Q
what is rotation
A
a turning point around a line/axis
6
Q
what is circumduction
A
the end of a bone moves in a circle
7
Q
what is dorsi flexion
A
toes moving towards the leg
8
Q
what is plantar flexion
A
movement that causes the toes to move downwards toward the floor
