Chapter 32 Activity (TEST 2) Flashcards
Lateral movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.
Abduction
Lateral movement of a body part toward the midline of the body.
Adduction
Turning in a circular motion; combines abduction, adduction, extension, and flexion.
Circumduction
The state of being bent.
Flexion
The state of being in a straight line.
Extension
The state of exaggerated extension. It often results in an angle greater than 180 degrees.
Hyperextension
Backward bending of the hand or foot.
Dorsiflexion
Flexion of the foot.
Plantar flexion
Turning on an axis; the turning of a body part on the axis provided by its joint.
Rotation
A body part turning on its axis toward the midline of the body.
Internal rotation
A body part turning on its axis away from the midline of the body.
External rotation
The assumption of the prone position.
Pronation
The assumption of the supine position.
Supination
Movement of the sole of the foot inward (occurs at the ankle)
Inversion
Movement of the sole of the foot outward (occurs at the ankle)
Eversion