Muscle Actions Flashcards
1
Q
extension
A
Process of stretching out; increasing the angle of a joint
2
Q
flexion
A
Process of decreasing the angle of a joint.
3
Q
abduction
A
Process of carrying away from the midline.
4
Q
adduction
A
Process of carrying toward the midline.
5
Q
dorsiflexion
A
Process of bending back.
6
Q
plantar flexion
A
Lowering the foot; pointing toes away from shin
7
Q
eversion
A
Process of turning out.
8
Q
inversion
A
Process of turning in.
9
Q
protraction
A
Process of pulling forward; the forward movement of a muscle.
10
Q
retraction
A
Process of backward pulling; the backward movement of a muscle.
11
Q
circumduction
A
Process of carrying around; circular movement of the distal end of a limb around its point of attachment.
