Topic 9 Movements Of Body Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Decrease angle
2
Q
Extension
A
Increase angle
3
Q
Lateral flexion
A
Side bend spine
4
Q
Abduction
A
Move away from
5
Q
Adduction
A
Move toward
6
Q
Protration
A
Forward
7
Q
Retraction
A
Backwards
8
Q
Rotation
A
Full body or joint
9
Q
Elevation
A
Pelvis/shoulder in frontal plane
10
Q
Depression
A
Lower
11
Q
Supination
A
Palm/forearm rotated to sun
12
Q
Pronation
A
Palm/forearm to plants
13
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Toes and foot to knee
14
Q
Plantar flexion
A
Away from knee
15
Q
Inversion
A
Planter foot to midline