Terms of Movement Flashcards
1
Q
abduction?
A
out sideward away from midline
2
Q
adduction?
A
in sideward towards midline
3
Q
flexion?
A
decrease angle between 2 joints
4
Q
extension?
A
increase in angle between 2 joints
5
Q
radial deviation?
A
rotation hand towards the radius
6
Q
unlar deviation?
A
rotating hand towards the ulna
7
Q
medial rotation?
A
rotating towards midline
8
Q
lateral rotation?
A
rotating away from midline
9
Q
supernation?
A
rotation at elbow so palm faces up
10
Q
pronation?
A
rotation at elbow so palm faces down
11
Q
dorsiflexion?
A
bend ankle so foot points upwards
12
Q
plantarflexion?
A
bend ankle so foot points downwards
13
Q
inversion?
A
bend inside of foot upwards
14
Q
eversion?
A
bend inside of foot downwards
15
Q
elevation?
A
raising of scapula
