Terms Of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion / Extension
A
Up / Down
2
Q
Dorsiflexion / Plantar flexion
A
Toes up / Toes down
3
Q
Abduction / Adduction
A
Away from the body / Towards the body
4
Q
Circumduction
A
Rotation
5
Q
Pronation / Supination
A
Palm down / Palm up
6
Q
Inversion / Eversion
A
Sole left / sole right
7
Q
Lateral flexion
A
Bending to one side away from the midline
8
Q
Lateral / Medial rotation
A
limb rotated away from the midline and then towards the midline