Types of Joint Movements

Question 1

Decreasing the angle of the joint.

Answer 1

Flexion

Question 2

Increasing the angle of the joint

Answer 2

Extension

Question 3

Further extension or straightening of a joint.

Answer 3

Hyperextension

Question 4

Movement of the bone away from the midline.

Answer 4

Abduction

Question 5

Movement of the bone toward the midline of the body

Answer 5

Adduction

Question 6

Movement of the bone around its central axis

Answer 6

Rotation

Question 7

Movement of the distal part of the bone in a circle while the proximal end remains fixed

Answer 7

Circumduction

Question 8

Turning the sole of the foot outward by moving the ankle joint

Answer 8

Eversion

Question 9

Turning the sole of the foot inward by moving the ankle joint

Answer 9

Inversion

Question 10

Moving the bones of the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces downward when held in front of the body.

Answer 10

Pronation

Question 11

Moving the bones of the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces upward when held in front of the body

Answer 11

Supination