Week 1 - Anatomical Terminology - Anatomical Terms Used To Describe Movement

Question 1

Extension

Answer 1

Increases the angle between the bones of the limb at a joint.

Question 2

Flexion

Answer 2

Decreases the angle between the bones of the limb at a joint.

Question 3

Opposition

Answer 3

Thumb and another finger from same hand touching.

Question 4

Reposition

Answer 4

Thumb and finger return to original position.

Question 5

Supination

Answer 5

Palm and forearm facing upwards.

Question 6

Pronation

Answer 6

Palm and forearm facing down.

Question 7

Abduction

Answer 7

Movement away from the midline (3rd digit of hand can have lateral and medial abduction).

Question 8

Adduction

Answer 8

Movement toward the midline.

Question 9

Lateral/medial rotation

Answer 9

Outward/inward rotation.

Question 10

Plantarflexion

Answer 10

Extension of ankle so foot points down and away from leg.

Question 11

Dorsiflexion

Answer 11

Pulling toes towards shins.

Question 12

Eversion

Answer 12

Movement of the sole away from medial plane.

Question 13

Inversion

Answer 13

Movement of sole toward medial plane.

Question 14

Elevation

Answer 14

Movement in a superior direction.

Question 15

Depression

Answer 15

Movement in the inferior direction.

Question 16

Retrusion

Answer 16

Movement in a posterior direction.

Question 17

Protrusion

Answer 17

Movement in an anterior direction.

Question 18

Protraction

Answer 18

Protruding or sticking out.

Question 19

Retraction

Answer 19

Bringing together.

Question 20

Circumduction

Answer 20

A circular combination of movements occurring at ball and socket joints; a combination of flexion and extension, abduction and adduction and rotation.