Terminology- Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Bending of the joint

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Extension of the joint

Question 3

Dorsiflexion

Answer 3

Pulling the toes upwards (towards shin)

Question 4

Plantarflexion

Answer 4

Pointing your toes towards the ground (away from shin)

Question 5

Adduction

Answer 5

Movement of a limb towards the midline of the body

Question 6

Abduction

Answer 6

Movement of the limb away from the midline of the body

Question 7

Rotation

Answer 7

Movement made around the longitudinal axis

Question 8

Pronation

Answer 8

Rotational movement of the forearms (palms facing down)

Question 9

Supination

Answer 9

Rotational movement of the forearms (palms facing forward- anatomical neutral)

Question 10

Circumduction

Answer 10

Movement of limb in extremity so it makes a circle

Question 11

Elevation

Answer 11

Movement in a superior movement (towards the head)

Question 12

Depression

Answer 12

Movement in an inferior movement (away from the head)

Question 13

Protraction

Answer 13

Moving an anatomical part forward

Question 14

Retraction

Answer 14

Moving an anatomical part (chin, jaw) backwards

Question 15

Excursion

Answer 15

Movement outwards or back (side to side movement of mandible)

Question 16

Deviation (at the wrist)

Answer 16

Turning away or aside from the normal point