Muscle Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

• This movement occurs when the angle between a joint is reduced.
• It usually involves movement in a forward direction.
• With one exception - the knee, which moves backwards when it flexes.

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

• This movement occurs when the angle between a joint is increased.
• It usually involves movement in a backwards direction.
• With one exception - the knee, which moves forwards when it extends.

Question 3

Rotation

Answer 3

• Moving a bone around its own longitudinal axis.

Question 4

Abduction

Answer 4

• Moving the bone away from the midline of the body

Question 5

Adduction

Answer 5

• This movement occurs when a bone moves towards the midline of the body.

Question 6

Dorsi-Flexion

Answer 6

• Moving the top of the foot towards the tibia (shin).

Question 7

Plantar-Flexion

Answer 7

• Moving the top of the foot away from the tibia (pointing toes).
• Standing on tip toes.

Question 8

Circumduction

Answer 8

• Moving the bone so that the end describes a circle, and the bones makes the shape of a cone as it moves around.

Question 9

Pronation

Answer 9

• Moving the bones in the forearm so that the radius and ulna cross over (palm down).

Question 10

Supination

Answer 10

• Moving the bones in the forearm so that the radius and ulna are parallel (palm up).