Movements Of The Body Flashcards
1
Q
Gliding movements
A
No angle change. Slides, slips of glides. Ex. Carpals
2
Q
Angular movements
A
Change angle at joint. Most in pairs
3
Q
Rotational movements
A
Rotates around an axis
4
Q
Special movements
A
In forearm, ankle, sole of foot, and thumbs
5
Q
Flexion
A
Decreases angle
6
Q
Extension
A
Increases angle
7
Q
Abduction
A
Away from midline of body
8
Q
Adduction
A
Towards the midline of the body
9
Q
Lateral rotation
A
Rotates away from midline
10
Q
Medial rotation
A
Rotates towards midline of body
11
Q
Circumduction
A
Proximal end is at a fixed point, distal end moves in circle
12
Q
Supination
A
Palm up. Radius and ulna parallel
13
Q
Pronation
A
Palm down. Radius rotates around ulna, crossing them
14
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Decreases anterior angle at ankle. Toes lifted up.
15
Q
Plantar flexion
A
Decreases posterior angle at ankle. Standing on tippy toes
