Muscle and joint actions Flashcards
1
Q
Extensions
A
is when the joint angle increases
2
Q
flexion
A
when the joint angle decreases
3
Q
abduction
A
when the joint moves away from the body
4
Q
adduction
A
when the joint moves towards the body
5
Q
Supine
A
lying on the back or with the face upward
6
Q
prone
A
lying on your stomach or face down
7
Q
supination
A
when the hand or foot rolls outward
8
Q
pronation
A
when the hand or foot rolls inward
9
Q
medial rotation
A
medial rotation is rotation so the hands or feet point towards the midline
10
Q
lateral rotation
A
lateral rotation is rotation so the hands or feet point away from the midline
11
Q
left/right lateral recumbent
A
laying on your right/left side
