Soc 13 Flashcards
What is Flexion
bending movement elbow decreases the angle between body parts
Joints that provide for flexion
Shoulder, hip, elbow
Extension
straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts
Joins that provide for extension
Shoulder, hip
Abduction
Movement around a single axis or pivot point
Joins that provide for abduction
Shoulder, hip
Rotation
Movement around a single axis of pivot point
Joins that provide for rotation
Shoulder, hip
Circumduction
Moving in a circular or conical shape
Joints that provide for circumduction
Shoulder, hip
Dorsi-flexion
Bending or flexing the toes up, closer to the shin
Joints that provide dorsi-flexion
Ankle
Planter-flexion
Extending or pointing the toes down, away from the shin
Joints that provide for planter-flexion
Ankle
What enables the body to move?
Joints