Types Of Momements Flashcards
What is flexion?
Bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts
What is extension
Straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts
What is adduction
Movement that pulls towards the middle of the body
What is abduction
Movement that pulls away from the middle of the body
What is rotation
Movement around a single axis or pivot joint
What is circumduction
Moving in a circular or conical shape
Dorsi-flexion
Bending or flexing the toes up, closer to the shin
Plantar flexion
Extending or pointing the toes down, away from the shin
What joints are flexion
Shoulder,hip,elbow
What joints are extention
Shoulder,hip
What joints are adduction
Shoulder, hip
What joints are adduction
Shoulder,hip
What joints are rotation
Shoulder,hip
What joints are circumduction
Shoulder,hip
What joints are dorsi-flexion
Ankle
What joints are planter-flexion
Ankle
