Movements and Locomotion

Question 1

Pendular movement in the sagittal plane that reduces the angle btw. two segments.

Answer 1

Flexion

Question 2

Pendular movement in the sagittal plane that increases the angle btwn. two segments.

Answer 2

Extension

Question 3

Over 180 degree extension.

Answer 3

Overextension

Question 4

Brings plantar/palmar surface medially.

Answer 4

Supination

Question 5

Brings plantar/palmar surface laterally.

Answer 5

Pronation

Question 6

Pendular movement in the transverse plane that carries the moving parts toward the median plane.

Answer 6

Adduction

Question 7

Pendular movement in the transverse plane that carries the moving parts away from the median plane.

Answer 7

Abduction

Question 8

Combination of multiple movements to create a circle.

Answer 8

Circumduction

Question 9

Cranial movement of the limb.

Answer 9

Protraction

Question 10

Caudal movement of the limb.

Answer 10

Retraction

Question 11

Proximal movement of the limb.

Answer 11

Elevation

Question 12

Distal movement of the limb.

Answer 12

Depression