Terms of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
abduction
A
movement away from the center of the body
2
Q
adduction
A
movement toward the center of the body
3
Q
dorsiflexion
A
flexing the ankle so that the foot points upward
4
Q
plantar flexion
A
flexing the ankle so that the foot points downward
5
Q
extension
A
straightening
6
Q
flexion
A
bending
7
Q
rotation
A
turning or twisting
