Terms of Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Bends the movement that decreases the angle of two parts
2
Q
Extension
A
Straightening movement that increases the angles of body parts
3
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from the midline
4
Q
Adduction
A
Movement towards the midline
5
Q
Medial Rotation
A
Rotation movement towards the midline
6
Q
Lateral Rotation
A
Rotation movement away from the midline
7
Q
Elevation
A
Movement in a superior direction
8
Q
Depression
A
Movement in an inferior direction
9
Q
Protaction
A
Movement in the anterior direction
10
Q
Retraction
A
Movement int the posterior direction
11
Q
Pronation
A
Rotation of the palm facing down(e.g. Typing on a keyboard)
12
Q
Supination
A
Rotation of the palm facing up (e.g. Holding a bowl)
