Synovial Joint Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
movement that decreases an angle
2
Q
Extension
A
movement that increases an angle
3
Q
Hyperextension
A
increasing an angle beyond normal limits
4
Q
Lateral Flexion
A
side-bending; movement of trunk or neck away from median plane
5
Q
Abduction
A
take away from the midline
6
Q
Adduction
A
add to midline
7
Q
Left/Right Rotation
A
shaking the head “no”
8
Q
Medial Rotation
A
turning an appendage inward
9
Q
Lateral Rotation
A
turning an appendage outward
10
Q
Circumduction
A
move in a circle
11
Q
Pronation
A
rotation in forearm and wrist; palm down
12
Q
Supination
A
rotation in forearm and wrist; palm up
13
Q
Eversion
A
In foot, little toe up (sole outward)
14
Q
Inversion
A
In foot, big toe up (sole inward)
15
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
In foot, toes lifted up
