Anatomical Movements Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
Flexion
A
Decrease in angle of the joint
2
Q
Extension
A
Increase in angle of the joint
3
Q
Abduction
A
Movement of body part away from midline of body
4
Q
Adduction
A
Movement of body part toward midline of body
5
Q
Circumduction
A
Movement of end of bone in circular direction
6
Q
Rotation
A
Movement of a body part around a central axis
7
Q
Pronation
A
Rotation of the hand so that the thumb toward the body
8
Q
Supination
A
Rotation of the hand so that the thumb moves away from the body
9
Q
Eversion
A
Movement of sole away from midline
10
Q
Inversion
A
Movement of sole toward midline
11
Q
Dorsi flexion
A
Decrease in angle of joint between foot and leg
12
Q
Plantar flexion
A
Increase in angle of joint between foot and leg
13
Q
Elevation
A
Movement of shoulders toward head
14
Q
Depression
A
Movement of shoulders away from head
