Types Of Motion Flashcards

1
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Flexion

A

Bending a joint to decrease the angle

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2
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Extension

A

Straightening a joint to increase the angle

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3
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Abduction

A

Moving a body part to the side and away from the body

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4
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Adduction

A

Moving a body part towards the body

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5
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Supination

A

Rotating the wrist so the palm of the hand is facing forward

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6
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Pronation

A

Rotating the wrist so the palm is facing backward

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7
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Dorsiflexion

A

Bending the ankle to bring the top of the foot closer to the skin

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8
Q

Plantar Flexion

A

Bending the ankle to point the toes

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9
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Internal Rotation

A

Twisting/turning a body part inward towards midline

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10
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External Rotation

A

Twisting/turning a body part outward from midline

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11
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Circumduction

A

Windmill action

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