Muscles And Movement

Question 1

Define abduction:

Answer 1

Moving away from the midline of the body

Question 2

Define abduction:

Answer 2

Taking away from the midline of the body

Question 3

Define flexion:

Answer 3

Angle of joint decreasing

Question 4

Define extension:

Answer 4

Angle of joint increasing

Question 5

Define plantar flexion:

Answer 5

Pointing toes down

Question 6

Define dorsi flexion:

Answer 6

Pulling toes up

Question 7

Define rotation:

Answer 7

Turning around an axis/ fixed point

Question 8

Define circumduction:

Answer 8

Circular movement around the joint