Types of Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Define Flexion
A
Movement coming forwards/ angle at a joint closes
2
Q
Define Extension
A
Movement coming away from body/ angle at a joint opens
3
Q
Define Dorsiflexion
A
back/upper side of foot moves towards shin
4
Q
Define Plantarflexion
A
sole of the foot towards the calve
5
Q
Define abduction
A
limb moves away from the body (midline)
6
Q
Define adduction
A
limb moves towards from the body (midline)
7
Q
Define horizontal abduction
A
moves away from the body in a straight line
8
Q
Define horizontal adduction
A
moves towards the body in a straight line
9
Q
Define pronation
A
rotation of radius in medial direction (palms down)
10
Q
Define supination
A
rotation of radius in lateral direction (palms up)
11
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