Movements Of Joints

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts (shoulder , hip , elbow)

Question 2

Extention

Answer 2

Straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts (shoulder, hip)

Question 3

Adduction

Answer 3

Movement that pulls towards the midline of the body (shoulder, hip)

Question 4

Abduction

Answer 4

Movement that pulls away from the midline of the body (shoulder, hip)

Question 5

Rotation

Answer 5

Movement around a single axis or pivot point (shoulder , hip)

Question 6

Circumduction

Answer 6

Moving in a circular or conical shape (shoulder, hip)

Question 7

Dorsi-flexion

Answer 7

Bending or flexing the toes up, closer to the shin (ankle)

Question 8

Plantar-flexion

Answer 8

Extending or pointing the toes down, away from the shin (ankle)