movement terminology

Question 1

define: flexion

Answer 1

decreasing the joint angle (bending)

Question 2

define: extension

Answer 2

increasing the joint angle (straightening)

Question 3

define: adduction

Answer 3

movement towards the midline of thebody

Question 4

define: abduction

Answer 4

movement away from the midline of the body

Question 5

define: plantar-flexion

Answer 5

moving the foot downwards away from the tibia

Question 6

define: dorsi-flexion

Answer 6

moving the foot downwards towards the tibia

Question 7

define: lateral flexion

Answer 7

bending the body or head sideways

Question 8

define: circumduction

Answer 8

moving in a circle

Question 9

define: supination

Answer 9

palms up

Question 10

define: pronation

Answer 10

palms down

Question 11

define: horizontal flexion

Answer 11

point fingers at the horizon, them move arm/leg towards the centre of the body

Question 12

define: horizontal extension

Answer 12

point fingers at the horizon, them move arm/leg away from the centre of the body

Question 13

define: sagittal plane

Answer 13

divides the body into left and right

Question 14

define: frontal plane

Answer 14

divides the body into front and back

Question 15

define: transverse plane

Answer 15

divides the body into top and bottom