Soc 13 Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
bending movement that
decreases the angle between body parts
2
Q
Extension
A
straightening movement that
increases the angle between body parts
3
Q
Adduction
A
movement that pulls towards
the midline of the body
4
Q
Abduction
A
movement that pulls away
from the midline of the body
5
Q
Rotation
A
movement around a single axis
or pivot point
6
Q
Circumduction
A
moving in a circular or
conical shape
7
Q
Dorsi-flexion
A
bending or flexing the toes up, closer to
the shin
8
Q
Plantar-flexion
A
extending or pointing
the toes down, away from the shin
9
Q
Flexion
A
Soulder hip elbow
10
Q
Extention
A
Shoulder hip elbow
11
Q
Adduction
A
Shoulder hip
12
Q
Abduction
A
Shoulder hip
13
Q
Rotation
A
Shoulder hip
14
Q
Circumduction
A
Shoulder hip
15
Q
Dorsi flexion
A
Ankle