Synovial joint movements Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
decreases angle of the joint
2
Q
extension
A
increases angle of the joint
3
Q
hyperextension
A
excessive extension beyond the anatomical position
4
Q
abduction
A
movement away from the midline
5
Q
adduction
A
movement toward the midline
6
Q
circumduction
A
circular motion of joint
7
Q
supination
A
palm up
“sup”
8
Q
pronation
A
palm down
9
Q
dorsiflexion
A
foot off gas pedal
10
Q
plantar flexion
A
down on gas pedal
11
Q
inversion
A
turn sole of foot inward
12
Q
eversion
A
turn sole of foot out
13
Q
protraction
A
stick jaw out
14
Q
retraction
A
sticking jaw in
15
Q
elevation
A
lifting body part superiorly
