Test Flashcards
1
Q
ABduction
A
Moving a body part away from the midline of the body
2
Q
ADDuction
A
Moving body part toward the midline or the body
3
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Bending backward
4
Q
Rotation
A
Turning a joint
5
Q
Extension
A
Straightening a body part
6
Q
Flexion
A
Bending a body part
7
Q
Pronation
A
Turning downward
8
Q
Supination
A
Turning upward
9
Q
Opposition
A
Touching the thumb to any other finger
10
Q
Ambulatory
A
Capable of walking
11
Q
Ambulation
A
Walking
12
Q
Dysphasia
A
Difficulty swallowing
13
Q
Diaphoresis
A
Excessive sweating
14
Q
Lateral
A
To the side
15
Q
Eversion
A
Turning outward