Special Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Elevation
A
Superior movement (up)
2
Q
Depression
A
Inferior movement (down)
3
Q
Protraction
A
Anterior movement (forward)
4
Q
Retraction
A
Posterior movement (backward)
5
Q
Inversion 🦶
A
Medial movement of sole (turn in)
6
Q
Eversion
A
Lateral movement of sole (turn out)
7
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Bending foot up
8
Q
Plantar flexion
A
Bending foot down
9
Q
Supination 🥣
A
Movement of forearm to turn palm up
10
Q
Pronation
A
Movement of forearm to turn palm posteriorly (down)
11
Q
Opposition
A
Movement of thumbs across palms to touch fingertips
