Muscle Actions Flashcards by Sydney Castillo | Brainscape

Q

Flexion

A

bend
Ex. flexing arms

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Extension

A

straighten
Ex. straight knee

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Abduction

A

away from midline
Ex. arm straight up

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Adduction

A

toward midline
Ex. arm at side

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Medial Rotation

A

turn to midline
Ex. head to side

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Lateral Rotation

A

turn to side
Ex. head forward

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Elevation

A

up
Ex. raise eyebrows

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Depression

A

down
Ex. eyebrows down (confused)

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Retraction

A

backwards
Ex. jaw backwards

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Protraction

A

forward
Ex. jaw forward

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Inversion

A

turn foot forward
(only applies to foot)

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Eversion

A

turn foot outwards
(only applies to foot)

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Dorsiflexion

A

bend foot up
(only applies to foot)

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Plantar Flexion

A

bend foot down
(only applies to foot)

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Supination

A

palm forward
(only applies to palm)

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Pronation

A

palm back
(only applies to palm)

Q

Circumduction

A

in a circle
Ex. arm in a full circle