Movement of Joints Flashcards by Caitlyn Vialpando | Brainscape

Q

Flexion

A

Bending a joint

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Extension

A

Straightening a joint

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Abduction

A

movement away from medial plane

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Adduction

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movement towards medial plane

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Lateral Rotation

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Rotates away from medial plane

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Medial Rotation

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Rotates towards medial plane

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Supination

A

Palm faces front (anteriorly)

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Pronation

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Palm faces back (posteriorly)

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Inversion

A

sole of foot faces medial plane

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Eversion

A

sole of foot faces away from medial plane

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Dorsiflexion

A

Bending ankle joint

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Plantarflexion

A

Straightening ankle joint

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Circumduction

A

Paint a circle in air with limb

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Elevation

A

movement of a bone upward

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Depression

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movement of a bone downward

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Retrusion

A

movement going straight ahead

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Protrusion

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movement going straight backwards