Movements Involving a Joint (1) Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Decreasing an angle between a joint
2
Q
Extension
A
Increasing an angle between a joint
3
Q
Adduction
A
Moving TOWARD midline
4
Q
Abduction
A
Moving AWAY from midline
5
Q
Internal rotation
A
Rotating (inwardly) TOWARDS the midline
6
Q
External rotation
A
Rotating AWAY from midline (outward)
7
Q
Circumduction
A
Circular motion
8
Q
Supination
A
LATERAL rotation of the forearm
9
Q
Pronation
A
MEDIAL rotation of the forearm
10
Q
Plantar flexion
A
Pointing foot DOWNWARDS
11
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Pointing your foot UPWARD
12
Q
Depression
A
PULLING DOWN to a more inferior position
13
Q
Elevation
A
RAISING UP to a more superior position
14
Q
Opposition
A
When the thumb contacts one or the fingers
15
Q
Reposition
A
When the thumb is returned to anatomical position
