Movements Possible at Synovial Joints Flashcards
What is the definition of Flexion?
A decrease in the angle between anterior surface of the articulating bones. Except in the case of the Knee and Toe joints.
What is the definition of Lateral Flexion?
A decrease in the angle between lateral surfaces of the articulating bones.
What is the definition of Extension?
An increase in the angle between anterior surfaces of the articulating bones. Except in the Knee and Toe joints.
What is the definition of Hyperextension?
An increase in the angle between the anterior surfaces of the articulating bones, where the movement goes beyond the normal range.
What is the definition of Horizontal Extension/Abduction?
An increase in the angle between anterior surfaces of articulating bones, in the horizontal or transverse plane.
This is arms horizontal in front of you, then moved away from each other.
What is the definition of Horizontal Flexion/Adduction
A decrease in the angle between the anterior surfaces of the articulating bones, in the horizontal or transverse plane.
This is arms horizontal beside you, then moves towards each other.
What is the definition of Dorsi Flexion?
A decrease in the angles between the anterior surface of the foot and the shin. Flexing the foot.
What is the definition of Plantar Flexion?
An increase in the angles between the anterior surface of the foot and shine. Pointing Toes.
What is the definition of Abduction?
Movement of bone or limb away from the midline of the body.
What is the definition of Adduction?
Movement of bone or limb towards the midline of the body.
What is the definition of Circumduction?
Movement where the distal end of bone moves in a circle whilst the proximal end remains still.
What is the definition of Inversion?
Movement where the sole of the foot is turned medially/inward.
What is the definition of Eversion?
Movement where the sole of the foot is turned laterally/outward.
What is the definition of Supination?
Movement of the forearm where the palm is turned anterior or superior.
What is the definition of Pronation?
Movement of the forearm where the palm is turned posterior or inferior.
