PE 1: Week 3 Flashcards
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In anatomy and physiology terms, movement can be described as a result of contraction or relaxation of the muscles that are attached to the bones across joints. The type of movement depends on the mobility of the joint and the position of the muscles in the joint.
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contraction resulting in a degree decrease in an angle at a joint
flexion
can be thought of more as bending or tilting to the left or right (putting one ear to shoulder)
lateral flexion
occurs at the ankle, pulling the distal end of the foot towards the tibia
Dorsiflexion
– pulling the distal end of the foot away from the tibia
Plantarflexion
medial rotation of the wrist
Pronation
lateral rotation of the wrist
Supination
contraction resulting in a degree increase at a joint, the opposite of flexion
extension
extension in which the degree has increased past anatomical position
Hyperextension
limbs moving away from the body’s midline in the frontal plane (like the beginning of a jumping jack)
Abduction
limbs moving toward the body’s midline in the frontal plane (like the end of a jumping jack), the opposite of abduction
Adduction
moving the little finger and thumb towards each other
Opposition
turning the ankle so that the sole faces towards the midline
inversion
turning the ankle so that the sole faces away from the midline
eversion
the movement of a limb away from the midline but in the transverse plane
Transverse Abduction
– the movement of a limb towards the midline in the transverse plane, the opposite of transverse abduction (like a pectoral fly)
Transverse Adduction
– rotation of a joint, typical of ball-and-socket type joints and where articulating surfaces allow for a spinning motion (turning of the head/torso or at the shoulders are some examples)
rotation
– rotation away from the midline, can be thought of as outward rotation
Lateral Rotation
rotation towards the midline, can be thought of as inward rotation
Medial Rotation
anterior projection of a body part (sticking out the jaw is an example)
Protraction
– the direct posterior movement of a body part, the opposite of protraction
Retraction
– raising a body part directly upwards, no rotation or changes in the degree of a joint (shrugging/closing the jaw are examples)
Elevation
– forcing a body part directly downwards, opposite of elevation
Depression
One of the best ways to keep your muscles healthy. _________ regularly will help maintain your muscle strength and increase your flexibility. The more flexible you are, the better it is for your joints. Keeping muscles and joints in top condition helps with your day-to-day range of motion and can help guard against injury.
STRETCHING