Movement Definitions

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Movement where the angle between bones decreases

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Movement where the angle between bones increases

Question 3

Plantar flexion

Answer 3

Movement at the ankle where the toes are pointed towards the ground

Question 4

Dorsi flexion

Answer 4

Movement at the ankle where the toes are pulled up towards the shin

Question 5

Abduction

Answer 5

Movement where limbs are moved away from the midline of the body

Question 6

Adduction

Answer 6

Movement where limbs are moved back towards the midline of the body

Question 7

Medial rotation

Answer 7

Rotation towards the midline of the body

Question 8

Lateral rotation

Answer 8

Rotation away from the midline of the body

Question 9

Horizontal flexion

Answer 9

Movement where the joint angle decreases parallel to the ground

Question 10

Horizontal extension

Answer 10

Movement where the joint angle increases parallel to the ground

Question 11

Circumduction

Answer 11

A combination of flexion, extension, abduction and adduction. Creates circular movements.