terms Flashcards by McKenna Ash | Brainscape

Q

flexion

A

decreases joint angle

-bending forearm towards upper arm

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extension

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increases joint angle

lowering forearm away from upper arm

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hyperextension

A

extend a joint beyond 180 degrees

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adduction

A

TOWARD the midline

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abduction

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AWAY from midline

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elevation

A

raising body part vertically

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depression

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lowering body part vertically

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circumduction

A

circular motion

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protraction

A

anterior movement on horizontal plane

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retraction

A

posterior movement on horizontal plane

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rotation

A

bone spins on its longitudinal axis

-external and internal rotation

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pronation

A

rotation of forearm so palm faces down

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supination

A

rotate forearm so palm face up

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inversion

A

foot tilts medially

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eversion

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foot tilts laterally

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