Types of Movement ( Skeletal System) Flashcards by Karlie Wilson | Brainscape

Q

Flexion

A

Parts move closer, angle decreases

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Extension

A

parts move away, angle increases

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Hyperextension

A

overextension

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Dorsiflexion

A

bending foot upwards

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Plantar Flexion

A

pointing the toe

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Abduction

A

away from midline

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Adduction

A

movement towards midline

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Rotation

A

movement around a fixed point

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Circumduction

A

circular motion at the end of a part

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Pronation

A

turning palms down

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Supination

A

cupping palms

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Eversion

A

turning sole of foot outwards (Duck walk)

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Inversion

A

turning sole of foot inwards ( pigeon toed)

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Retraction

A

Movement backwards

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Protraction

A

Movement forwards

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Elevation

A

raising a part

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Depression

A

lowering a part