Soc12: The Skeletal System Flashcards by Liam Carson | Brainscape

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What is Circumduction

A

The circular movement of a limb.

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What is Rotation?

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The turning around d the axis.

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Flexion

A

Increasing the angle at a joint

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Extension

A

Moving towards the midline of the body

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Adduction

A

Decreasing the angle at a joint

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Abduction

A

Moving away from the midline of the body

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Plantar-flexion

A

Backward flexion of the foot

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Dorsi-flexion

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Movement of the foot downward towards the sole.

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