Movement of joints Flashcards
Correct terminology - Useful when explaining injury or passing on information
1
Q
Flexion
A
Bending the joint
2
Q
Extension
A
Straightening the limb
3
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from midline
4
Q
Adduction
A
Movement towards midline
5
Q
Rotation
A
Movement around a longitudinal axis
6
Q
Circumduction
A
Movement in a circular motion
7
Q
Supination
A
Palm upwards
Sup- holding soup
8
Q
Pronation
A
Palm downwards
9
Q
Opposition
A
Movement of thumb to touch tips of fingers - To grab something
10
Q
Eversion
A
Turning the sole of the foot outwards
11
Q
Inversion
A
Turning the sole of the foot inwards
12
Q
Protraction
A
Head outwards
13
Q
Retraction
A
Head inwards
14
Q
Depression
A
Open mouth
15
Q
Elevation
A
Closed mouth
