Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Decrease angle between two bones
2
Q
Extension
A
Increase angle between two bones
3
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from midline
4
Q
Adduction
A
Movement towards midline
5
Q
Rotation
A
Circular movement along axis of body
6
Q
Forearm pronation
A
Palms face downwards
7
Q
Ankle pronation
A
Dropped arch
8
Q
Ankle supination
A
Sickled foot
9
Q
Inversion
A
Turning sole of feet inwards
10
Q
Retraction
A
Backward movement of scapula
11
Q
Protraction
A
Coward movement of scapula
12
Q
Elevation
A
Lifting body part
13
Q
Depression
A
Lowering body part
14
Q
Lateral rotation
A
Rotation away from midline
15
Q
Medial rotation
A
Rotation toward midline
