Skeletal Muscle Movements Flashcards by Paige Sosebee | Brainscape

Q

Bending limb at joint.

A

Flexion

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Straightening limb at joint.

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Extension

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Q

Moving limb away from midline of body.

A

Abduction

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Q

Moving limb toward midline of body.

A

Adduction

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Q

Turning forearm so that palm is down.

A

Pronation

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Q

Turning forearm so that palm is up.

A

Supination

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Q

Moving arm in a circle.

A

Circumduction

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Q

Moving sole of foot inward at ankle.

A

Inversion

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Q

Moving sole of foot outward at ankle.

A

Eversion

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Q

Moving head around central axis.

A

Rotation

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Q

Moving body part forward, parallel to the ground.

A

Protraction

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Q

Moving body part backward, parallel to the ground.

A

Retraction

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Q

Raising a body part.

A

Elevation

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Q

Lowering a body part.

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Depression

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