Types of movement at joints

Question 1

Abduction

Answer 1

Movement away from central line of body

Question 2

Adduction

Answer 2

Movement towards the central line of the body

Question 3

Extension

Answer 3

Movement where angle between bones increases

Question 4

Flexion

Answer 4

Movement where angle between bones reduces

Question 5

Rotation

Answer 5

Turning a limb along its axis

Question 6

Circumduction

Answer 6

Turning or circular motion around a joint

Question 7

Dorsiflexion

Answer 7

Movement at ankle where the toes are pulled up towards the knee

Question 8

Plantar flexion

Answer 8

Movement at ankle where the toes are pointed towards the ground