Movement in Joints

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

The act of bending a joint such that the joint angle decreases (Hand to face)

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

The act of straightening a joint such that the joint angle increases (Hand away from face)

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

Occurs when a body segment is moved to the side away from the body

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Occurs when a body segment is moved back to the side of the body

Question 5

Supination

Answer 5

Specific to the wrist, occurs when palm of hand is facing upwards

Question 6

Pronation

Answer 6

Specific to the wrist, occurs when palm of hand is facing downwards

Question 7

Plantar Flexion

Answer 7

Specific to the ankle joint, occurs when toes are in pointed position

Question 8

Dorsiflexsion

Answer 8

Specific to the ankle joint, occurs when ankle joint is bent so that the toes are closer to shin

Question 9

Inversion

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Eversion

Answer 10

Associated with the ankle joint, is a result of standing on the inside edge of foot

Question 11

External Rotation

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Internal Rotation

Answer 12

Results when a body part is twisted or turned inward to the midline

Question 13

Circumduction

Answer 13

Combines flexion, extension, abduction and adduction. Occurs when a body part makes a full circular movement

Question 14

Elevation

Answer 14

Movement in an upward direction

Question 15

Depression

Answer 15

Movement in a downward direction

Question 16

Protraction

Answer 16

Movement in a forward direction

Question 17

Retraction

Answer 17

Movement in a backward direction

Question 18

Opposition

Answer 18

Occurs when thumb reaches to touch other fingers

Question 19

Reposition

Answer 19

Occurs when thumb returns to original spot