Movements Flashcards
0
Q
Adduction
A
Moving limb toward body
1
Q
Abduction
A
Moving limb away from body
2
Q
Flexion
A
Decreasing angle between bones by bending limb at joint
3
Q
Extension
A
Increase angle between limbs by straightening out limb
4
Q
Hyperextension
A
Overextending limb beyond normal limit
5
Q
Rotation
A
Circular movement around an axis
6
Q
Circumduction
A
Circular movement at far end of limb
7
Q
Supination
A
Rotation of arm/leg so palm/sole faces forward/upward
8
Q
Pronation
A
Rotation of arm/leg so palm/sole turns backward/downward
9
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Movement that bends foot upward
10
Q
Plantar Flexion
A
Movement that bends foot downward
11
Q
Antagonist
A
Contracting muscle
12
Q
Agonist
A
Relaxing muscle
