Types Of Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Flexion
A
Bending a joint to decrease the angle
2
Q
Extension
A
Straightening a joint to increase the angle
3
Q
Abduction
A
Moving a body part to the side and away from the body
4
Q
Adduction
A
Moving a body part towards the body
5
Q
Supination
A
Rotating the wrist so the palm of the hand is facing forward
6
Q
Pronation
A
Rotating the wrist so the palm is facing backward
7
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Bending the ankle to bring the top of the foot closer to the skin
8
Q
Plantar Flexion
A
Bending the ankle to point the toes
9
Q
Internal Rotation
A
Twisting/turning a body part inward towards midline
10
Q
External Rotation
A
Twisting/turning a body part outward from midline
11
Q
Circumduction
A
Windmill action