Movments Of The Upper Limbs Flashcards
1
Q
Protraction
A
Pulling forward
2
Q
Retraction
A
Moving backwards
3
Q
Elevation
A
Lifting up
4
Q
Depression
A
Moving downwards
5
Q
Anterior
A
Front surface of the body
6
Q
Lateral
A
Side that is away from the middle
7
Q
Posterior
A
The back of the body
8
Q
Medial
A
Towards the centre
9
Q
Concentric action
A
Shortening (agonist)
10
Q
Eccentric action
A
Lengthening (antagonist)
11
Q
Promixal
A
Closer to the body’s center or point
12
Q
Distal
A
Further away from the center or point