types of movement Flashcards
1
Q
flexion
A
where the angle between 2 bones decreases
2
Q
extension
A
where the angle between 2 bones increases
3
Q
abduction
A
movement away from the centre line of the body
4
Q
adduction
A
movement towards the centre line of the body
5
Q
rotation
A
movement about the longitude axis
6
Q
circumdiction
A
a combination of flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and roataion
7
Q
plantarflexion
A
movement of the ankle where the toes are pointed towards the floor
8
Q
dorsiflexion
A
movement of the ankle where the toes are pulled up towards the knee
