Muscle/Joint Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Extension
A
Increases the angle between two bones
2
Q
Flexion
A
Decreases the angle between two bones
3
Q
Abduction
A
Moving away from midline
4
Q
Adduction
A
Moving towards midline
5
Q
Rotation
A
Revolving around central axis
6
Q
Circumduction
A
Limb moves in circle
7
Q
Supination
A
Moving palms posteriorly to anteriorly
8
Q
Pronation
A
Moving palms anteriorly to posteriorly
9
Q
Protraction
A
Horizontal anterior movement
10
Q
Retraction
A
Horizontal Posteriorly
11
Q
Elevation
A
Vertical movement superiority
12
Q
Depression
A
Vertical movement inferiority
13
Q
Plantarflexion
A
Movement of foot as heel elevates
14
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Movement as heel is depressed
15
Q
Eversion
A
Lift sole laterally
