MOVEMENTS

Question 1

Define flexion

Answer 1

Decreasing the angle at a joint

Question 2

Define extension

Answer 2

Increasing the angle at a joint

Question 3

Define abduction

Answer 3

Moving a limb away from the midline of the body

Question 4

Define adduction

Answer 4

Moving a limb towards the midline of the body.

Question 5

Define dorsi flexion

Answer 5

Toes and foot pointing upwards

Question 6

Define plantar flexion

Answer 6

Toes and foot pointing downwards

Question 7

Define Pronation

Answer 7

Movement at the wrist causing the palm to face downwards

Question 8

Define Supination

Answer 8

Movement at the wrist causes the palm to face up

Question 9

Define medial rotation

Answer 9

Adduction to apply spin

Question 10

Define Lateral rotation

Answer 10

Adduction to apply shoulder rotation.

Question 11

Define Circumduction

Answer 11

360’ rotation round a joint

Question 12

Define Lateral Flexion

Answer 12

Spine moves side to side

Question 13

Define horizontal abduction

Answer 13

Movement of a limb horizontally away from the midline of the body

Question 14

Define horizontal adduction

Answer 14

Movement of a limb horizontally towards from the midline of the body