muscle action Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
decreasing the angle between two bones; bending a limb
2
Q
extension
A
increasing the angle between two bones
3
Q
abduction
A
away from the body
4
Q
adduction
A
toward the body
5
Q
rotation
A
circular movement around an axis
6
Q
dorsiflexion
A
decreasing the angle of the ankle joint so that the foot is facing upwards
7
Q
plantar flexion
A
motion that moves the foot downward
8
Q
supination
A
palm up, elbow bent
9
Q
pronation
A
palm down, elbow bent
10
Q
extension
A
straightening of a flexed limb
11
Q
fascia
A
fibrous membrane separating and enveloping muscles
12
Q
insertion of a muscle
A
connection of the muscle to a bone that moves
13
Q
origin of a muscle
A
connection of the muscle to a stationary bone
14
Q
striated muscle
A
muscle connected to bones
15
Q
visceral muscle
A
muscle connected to internal organs
