Terms Of Movement

Question 1

Extension

Answer 1

Movement that increases the angle between two body parts

Question 2

Hyperextension

Answer 2

Increasing an angle more than 180 degrees

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

Movement away from the midline

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Movement towards the midline

Question 5

Circumduction

Answer 5

Circular movement of a part

Question 6

Medial/internal rotation

Answer 6

Rotating movement towards the midline

Question 7

Lateral/external rotation

Answer 7

Rotating movement away from the midline

Question 8

Elevation

Answer 8

Movement in a superior (upwards) direction

Question 9

Depression

Answer 9

Movement in an inferior (downward) direction

Question 10

Pronation

Answer 10

Moves the palm of the hand so that it is facing posteriorly (behind)

Question 11

Supination

Answer 11

Moves the palm of the hand so that it is facing anteriorly (forward)

Question 12

Dorsiflexion

Answer 12

Extension in the ankle so that foot points superiorly (upward)

Question 13

Plantar flexion

Answer 13

Flexion at the ankle, points foot inferiorly (downward)

Question 14

Retraction

Answer 14

Pulling scapula into spine

I.e.: pinching your shoulder blades

Question 15

Protraction

Answer 15

Pulling scapula away from spine

Question 16

Stabilization

Answer 16

Holding a joint in place and protecting it

Question 17

Flexion

Answer 17

Movement that decreases the angle between two body parts