Range Of Motion Flashcards
0
Q
Flexion
A
Bending of body part
1
Q
Plantar flexion
A
Bending foot downward at the ankle
2
Q
External rotation
A
Turning joint outward
3
Q
Hyper extension
A
Excessive straightening
4
Q
Rotation
A
Turning the joint
5
Q
Abduction
A
Moving body part away from midline
6
Q
Aduction
A
Moving body part toward the midline
7
Q
Supination
A
Turning the joint upward
8
Q
Internal rotation
A
Turning the joint inward
9
Q
Extension
A
Straighten the body part
10
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Bending the toes and foot upward at the ankle
11
Q
Pronation
A
Turning the joint down