Muscle Action Flashcards
1
Q
Abductor
A
pulls away from the midline
2
Q
Adductor
A
pulls toward the midline
3
Q
Depressor
A
pulls down
4
Q
Erector
A
holds erect or straight
5
Q
Extensor
A
increases the angle between bones
6
Q
Flexor
A
decreases the angle between bones
7
Q
Levator
A
raises a body part
8
Q
Pronator
A
turns palm posteriorly
9
Q
Supinator
A
turns palm anteriorly
10
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
elevate the foot
11
Q
Rotation
A
to move a bone around its longitudinal axis
12
Q
Plantar flexion
A
lower the foot (point the toes)
