Anatomical Directions of Movement

Question 1

Abduction

Answer 1

the motion of a limb or appendage away from the midline of the body

Question 2

Adduction

Answer 2

The motion of a limb towards the body

Question 3

Depression

Answer 3

pushing down

Question 4

Elevation

Answer 4

moving up

Question 5

dorsiflexion

Answer 5

moving toes up

Question 6

plantarflexion

Answer 6

Moving toes down

Question 7

Eversion

Answer 7

rotating ankle away from body

Question 8

Inversion

Answer 8

Rotating ankle towards the center

Question 9

Extension

Answer 9

A straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts.

Question 10

Flexion

Answer 10

a bending movement around a joint in a limb (as the knee or elbow) that decreases the angle between the bones of the limb at the joint

Question 11

Horizontal extension

Answer 11

Returning the arm out to the side keeping it parallel to the floor

Question 12

Horizontal Flexion

Answer 12

Moving an arm across yourself parallel to the side.

Question 13

Pronation

Answer 13

rotation of hand or arm so palms face down

Question 14

Supination

Answer 14

rotation of hand or arm so palms face up