Week 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Hyperextension
A
Excessive, forceful extension of a limb beyond its normal limits
2
Q
Hyperflexion
A
Excessive, forceful flexion of a limb
3
Q
Medial
A
Toward the middle of the body
4
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
5
Q
Protraction
A
Movement in the anterior direction
6
Q
Retraction
A
Movement in the posterior direction
7
Q
Prone
A
Facing downward
8
Q
Suspine
A
Facing upward
9
Q
Bilateral
A
Refers to both the right and left
10
Q
Flexibility
A
The range of motion of a joint or the ability to stretch
