movement definitions

Question 1

what is the definition of flexion?

Answer 1

joint bends and angle decreases

Question 2

what is the definition of plantar flexion?

Answer 2

flexion of ankle joint, foot down

Question 3

what is the definition of dorsiflextion?

Answer 3

flexion of ankle joint, foot up

Question 4

what is the definition of extension?

Answer 4

straighten joint

Question 5

what is the definition of hyperextension?

Answer 5

extreme/abnormal extension

Question 6

what is the definition of adduction?

Answer 6

joint moves bone towards body

Question 7

what is the definition of abduction?

Answer 7

joint moves bone away body

Question 8

what is the definition of circumduction?

Answer 8

circular movement at a ball socket

Question 9

what is the definition of internal/medial rotation?

Answer 9

rotation towards body

Question 10

what is the definition of external/lateral rotation?

Answer 10

rotation away body

Question 11

what is the definition of supination?

Answer 11

external rotation of radiohumeral joint, hand up

Question 12

what is the definition of pronation?

Answer 12

internal rotation of radiohumeral joint, hand down

Question 13

what is the definition of inversion?

Answer 13

sole of foot inward

Question 14

what is the definition of eversion?

Answer 14

sole of foot outward