Body Movements - Upper Limb

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

In elbow joint when front arm and forearm move close to each other

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

When extensor or dorsal surfaces are brought in as much approximation as possible

Straighten the forearm at the elbow joint

Question 3

Abduction of shoulder

Answer 3

When limb is taken away from the body

Question 4

Adduction of shoulder

Answer 4

When limb is brought close to the body

Question 5

Flexion of shoulder

Answer 5

If arm is taken towards front of the chest wall

Question 6

Extension

Answer 6

Arm is taken backwards and laterally

Question 7

Circumdiction

Answer 7

It is movement of distal end of a part of the body in a circle. Combination of extension, abduction, flexion, and adduction in a sequence

Question 8

Medial rotation of shoulder

Answer 8

When arm rotates medially bringing the flexed forearm across the chest

Question 9

Lateral rotation of the shoulder

Answer 9

Flexed forearm away from the body

Question 10

Supination

Answer 10

When the palm is facing upwards as putting food in mouth

Question 11

Pronation

Answer 11

When the palm faces backwards or downwards

Question 12

Adduction of digits or fingers

Answer 12

All fingers together

Question 13

Abduction of digits

Answer 13

All fingers seperate

Question 14

Opposition of thumb

Answer 14

When tip of thumb touches the tips of any fingers

Question 15

Circumdiction of thumb

Answer 15

Movement of extension, abduction, flexion and adduction in sequence

Question 16

Flexion and extension of metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints

Answer 16

Attempting to make or open a fist