LESSON 8 Flashcards
1
Q
- Decreases angle at a joint
A
flexion
2
Q
- Increases angle of a joint
A
extension
3
Q
- increases angle beyond anatomical position
A
hyperextension
4
Q
- distal end of extremity inscribes a cone
A
circumduction
5
Q
- moves a body part toward the midline
A
adduction
6
Q
- moves body part away from the midline
A
abduction
7
Q
- revolves a part about the longitudinal axis
A
rotation
8
Q
- turns plantar surface away from midline
A
eversion
9
Q
- sole of foot downward (tiptoe)
A
plantar flexion
10
Q
- sole of foot upward
A
dorsiflexion
11
Q
- thumb is brought to touch or to oppose a finger pad of the extended finger
A
opposition
12
Q
- thumb is brought back to anatomical position (dropping an object)
A
reposition
13
Q
- forward movement
A
protraction
14
Q
- backward movement
A
rectraction
15
Q
- lowering of body part
A
depression
