Terms of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
decreasing the angle
2
Q
Extension
A
increasing the angle
3
Q
Abduction
A
away from the midsagittal plane or resting point
4
Q
adduction
A
back to rest
5
Q
lateral/median rotation
A
thumb toward body (median)
thumb toward outside (lateral)
6
Q
circumduction
A
in between abduction and adduction (ex. hip joint, shoulder joint)
7
Q
Elevation/Depression
A
raise & lower
8
Q
Protraction and retraction
A
jaw forward and back
9
Q
Inversion and eversion
A
inversion - on side of the foot
eversion - inside of the foot
10
Q
Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion
A
toes up, toes pointing down
11
Q
Pronation and Supination
A
Palm twisted up and down (from elbow)
