'Moving' Terms Ch 2

Question 1

Adduction

Answer 1

Movement toward the midline

Question 2

Abduction

Answer 2

Movement away from the midline

Question 3

Flexion

Answer 3

Closure of a joint angle, or reduction of the angle between two bones (Contracting the biceps involves flexing the elbow)

Question 4

Extension

Answer 4

Straightening the joint angle or an increase in the angle between two bones (extend your hand for a hand shake)

Question 5

Hyperflexion

Answer 5

Occurs when a joint is flexed or extended too far. The palmar or plantar movement of the joint angles.

Question 6

Hypertension

Answer 6

Occurs when a joint is flexed or extended too far. The dorsal movement of the joints beyond the reference angle.

Question 7

Supination (soo-pih-na-shuhn)

Answer 7

The act of rotating the limb or body part so that the palmar surface is turned upward

Question 8

Pronation

Answer 8

The act of rotating the limb or body part so that the palmar surface is turned downward

Question 9

Rotation

Answer 9

Movement that means circular movement around the axis