Special Movements:

Question 1

Define Special Movements:

Answer 1

The unique actions that occur at specific joints

Question 2

Define Opposition of the thumb:

Answer 2

When the thumb is brought over to touch another digit/finger

carpometacarpal & metacarpaphalangeal joints of the thumb
ex:snapping

Question 3

Define Reposition of the thumb:

Answer 3

When the thumb RETURNS to the anatomical position

Question 4

Define Eversion of the soles:

Answer 4

Moves the soles of the feet AWAY from the midline

Question 5

Define Inversion of the soles:

Answer 5

Moves the soles of the feet TOWARD the midline

ex:kicking a soccer ball

Question 6

Define Dorsiflexion of the heels

Answer 6

Bending action, elevates the soles of the feet

ex:standing on heels

Question 7

Define Plantar Flexion of the heels

Answer 7

Elevates heels to stand on tippy toes

Question 8

Define Protraction & Retraction of the mandible/jaw:

Answer 8

The manible/jaw bone moves anteriorly(forward)

ex:over-bite

The mandible/jaw bone moves posteriorly (backward)

Question 9

Define Depression & Elevation of the mandible/Jaw

Answer 9

Depression:Lowers jaw inferiorly (downward) yawn

Elevation: raises jaw superiorly ( upward) normal