Soc 13 - Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What is flextion?
A
A bending movement that increases the angle between body parts.
2
Q
What is extention?
A
Straightning movement that increases the angle between body parts.
3
Q
What is adduction?
A
Movement that pulls towards the midline of the body.
4
Q
What is abaduction?
A
Movement that pulls away from the midline of the body.
5
Q
What is rotation?
A
Movement around a single axis pivot point.
6
Q
What is circumduction?
A
Moving in a circular shape.
7
Q
What is dorsi-flextion?
A
Bending or flexing the toes up, closer to the shin.
8
Q
What is antar-flextion?
A
Extending or pointing your toes down, away from the shin.
