Week 1: Joint Actions

Question 1

The movement of a limb caused by concentric muscular contraction, resulting in a decrease in the angle of a joint.

Answer 1

Flexion

Question 2

Increasing the angle of a joint

Answer 2

Extension

Question 3

A continuation of extension past the normal anatomical position.

Answer 3

Hyperextension

Question 4

Flexing to the side.

Answer 4

Lateral Flexion

Question 5

Flexion of the ankle joint bringing the top of the foot towards the shin.

Answer 5

Dorsiflexion

Question 6

Extension of the ankle joint lowering the top of the foot away from the shin. The bottom of the foot lowers towards the floor.

Answer 6

Plantar Flexion

Question 7

Within the anatomical position, movement of a bone laterally away from the midline of the body.

Answer 7

Abduction

Question 8

Within the anatomical position, movement of a bone towards the midline of the body.

Answer 8

Adduction

Question 9

Movement around an axis.

Answer 9

Rotation

Question 10

Upward movement/action of the scapula.

Answer 10

Elevation

Question 11

Downward movement/action of the scapula.

Answer 11

Depression

Question 12

The position of the hand with the palm facing down. The inward rotational roll position of the foot.

Answer 12

Pronation

Question 13

he position of the hand with the palm facing up. The outward rotational roll position of the foot.

Answer 13

Supination

Question 14

The natural inward arch of the low back which distributes load equally throughout the low back. This distribution of load helps to prevent injury and allows for efficient movement.

Answer 14

Neutral Spine