Movement Terms Flashcards
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1
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flexion
A
decreasing angle between bones at a point
2
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extension
A
increasing angle between bones at a point
3
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abduction
A
movement away from median plane
4
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adduction
A
movement towards median plane
5
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internal/medial rotation
A
anterior surface of limb moves towards median plane
6
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external/lateral rotation
A
anterior surface of limb moves away from median plane
7
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circumduction
A
circular movement at a joint
8
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eversion
A
sole of foot rotates away from median, sole facing laterally
9
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inversion
A
sole of foot rotates towards median, sole facing medially
10
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pronation
A
anterior of forearm rotates such that palm of hand faces posteriorly
11
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supination
A
forearm rotates from pronated position back to anatomical position
