SOC 13 Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Bending movements that increases the angle between body parts- shoulder,hip and elbow
2
Q
Extension
A
Straightning movement that increases the angle between body parts shoulder and hip
3
Q
Aduction
A
Movement that pulls towards the midline of the body-shoulder and hip
4
Q
Abduction
A
Movement that pulls away from the mideline of the body-shoulder and hip
5
Q
Rotation
A
Movement around a single axis pivot point-shoulder and hip
6
Q
Circumduction
A
Moving in a circular or conical shape-shoulder and hip
7
Q
Dorsi flection
A
Bending or flexing the toes up closer to the shin-ankle
8
Q
Planter flexion
A
Extending or pointing the toes down away from the shin-ankle