Movement in Joints

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Action of bending a joint such that the joint angle decreases (Palm to face)

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Action of extending a joint such that the joint angle decreases (Palm away from face)

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

Occurs when you move a body segment to the side, away from your body (Lifting part of a jumping jack)

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Occurs when you move a body segment towards your body (Dropping part of a jumping jack)

Question 5

Supination

Answer 5

Rotating the wrist such that the palm of the hand is facing upwards (Hand flip)

Question 6

Pronation

Answer 6

Rotating the wrist such that the back of the hand is facing forward (Hand flip)

Question 7

Plantar Flexion

Answer 7

Specific to the ankle joint, occurs when toes are pointed

Question 8

Dorsiflexion

Answer 8

Specific to the ankle joint, occurs when ankle is bent to bring toes closer to the shin

Question 9

Inversion

Answer 9

Associated with the ankle joint, result of standing on the outer edge of foot

Question 10

Eversion

Answer 10

Associated with the ankle joint, result of standing on the inner edge of foot

Question 11

External Rotation

Answer 11

Results when a body part is twisted or turned outward from the midline

Question 12

Circumduction

Answer 12

Combination of flexion, extension, abduction and adduction in one. (Ball thrown with windmill action)

Question 13

Elevation

Answer 13

Movement in an upward direction

Question 14

Depression

Answer 14

Movement in a downwards direction

Question 15

Protraction

Answer 15

Movement in a forward direction

Question 16

Retraction

Answer 16

Movement in a backward direction

Question 17

Opposition

Answer 17

Occurs when the thumb comes in contact with the other fingers

Question 18

Reposition

Answer 18

Occurs when thumb returns to anatomical position