Special Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Some of foot faces inwards
A
Inversion
2
Q
Sole of foot faces outwards
A
Eversion
3
Q
ankle flexion (toes to ceiling)
A
Dorsiflexion
4
Q
extension of ankle (toes to floor)
A
Plantarflexion
5
Q
Thumb movement towards fingers or palm (grasping)
A
Opposition
6
Q
to repose (relax) thumb
A
Reposition
7
Q
moves anteriorly in the horizontal plane (pushing forward)
A
Protraction
8
Q
moving posteriorly (pulling back)
A
Retraction
9
Q
moves in superior direction (UP)
A
Elevation
10
Q
moves in inferior direction (down)
A
Depression
11
Q
Bends vertebral column from side to side
A
Lateral flexion