Muscle Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Decreases the angle between a joint and brings two bones together

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Increases the angle between a joint and increases the distance between two bones

Question 3

Rotation

Answer 3

Movement of a bone around its longitudinal axis

Question 4

Abduction

Answer 4

Moving a limb away from the midline

Question 5

Adduction

Answer 5

Moving a limb towards the midline

Question 6

Circumduction

Answer 6

Combination of the four basic movements. The proximal end of a limb stays but the distal end of the limb moves in a circle

Question 7

Dorsiflexion

Answer 7

Pointing the toes upwards

Question 8

Plantar flexion

Answer 8

Pointing the toes downwards

Question 9

Inversion

Answer 9

Turning of the sole medially

Question 10

Eversion

Answer 10

Turning of the sole laterally

Question 11

Supination

Answer 11

When the forearm is in anatomical position so the palm is facing upwards. Forearm rotates laterally from normal

Question 12

Pronation

Answer 12

When the forearm is turned medially so that the palm is facing downwards and the radius is brought over the ulna