Terms of Position and Movement Flashcards
1
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Abduction
A
Movement away from the midline of the body.
2
Q
Adduction
A
Movement toward the midline of the body.
3
Q
Anatomical =Position
A
Human body standing (or lying face up), arms to the side with the palms facing forward and feet side by side.
4
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Backward bending of either a hand or foot.
5
Q
Flexion
A
Movement that decreases the angle of a joint (i.e. bending the joint).
6
Q
Extension
A
Movement that increases the angle of a joint (i.e. straightening of a joint).
7
Q
Pronation
A
Rotation of the forearm where the palm is facing down.
8
Q
Prone
A
Lying face down.
9
Q
Supination
A
Rotation of the forearm where the palm is facing up.
10
Q
Supinator
A
The muscle that cause supination.
11
Q
Pronator
A
The muscle that causes pronation.
12
Q
Supine
A
Laying face up.
