Skelton Flashcards
1
Q
Define flexion
A
Decrease the angle at the joint
2
Q
Define extention
A
Increasing the angle at a joint
3
Q
Define abduction
A
Movement of a limb away from the middle of the body
4
Q
Difine adduction
A
Movement of a limb towards the middle of the body
5
Q
Define rotation
A
A twisting movement around an axsise
6
Q
Define circumduction
A
A turning or circular rotation around a joint
7
Q
Difine plantar flection
A
Poiting the foot towards the ground
8
Q
Difine dorsiflextion
A
Poiting the foot away from the ground
9
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