Movement Terminology - Shoulder

Question 1

Horizontal Flexion/ Adduction

Answer 1

Movement where the angle between two bones decreases and occurs on the horizontal plane. Occurs mostly at the shoulder joint by taking the arm across the body.

Question 2

Horizontal extension/ Abduction

Answer 2

Movement where the angle between two bones increases and occurs on the horizontal plane. Occurs mostly at the shoulder joint by taking the arm away from the body.