Chapter 32 Activity (TEST 2)

Question 1

Lateral movement of a body part away from the midline of the body.

Answer 1

Abduction

Question 2

Lateral movement of a body part toward the midline of the body.

Answer 2

Adduction

Question 3

Turning in a circular motion; combines abduction, adduction, extension, and flexion.

Answer 3

Circumduction

Question 4

The state of being bent.

Answer 4

Flexion

Question 5

The state of being in a straight line.

Answer 5

Extension

Question 6

The state of exaggerated extension. It often results in an angle greater than 180 degrees.

Answer 6

Hyperextension

Question 7

Backward bending of the hand or foot.

Answer 7

Dorsiflexion

Question 8

Flexion of the foot.

Answer 8

Plantar flexion

Question 9

Turning on an axis; the turning of a body part on the axis provided by its joint.

Answer 9

Rotation

Question 10

A body part turning on its axis toward the midline of the body.

Answer 10

Internal rotation

Question 11

A body part turning on its axis away from the midline of the body.

Answer 11

External rotation

Question 12

The assumption of the prone position.

Answer 12

Pronation

Question 13

The assumption of the supine position.

Answer 13

Supination

Question 14

Movement of the sole of the foot inward (occurs at the ankle)

Answer 14

Inversion

Question 15

Movement of the sole of the foot outward (occurs at the ankle)

Answer 15

Eversion

Question 16

Rotation of the thumb around its long access (movement of the thumb across the palm to touch each fingertip of the same hand).

Answer 16

Opposition

Question 17

What term is used to describe when a person’s arm is moved away from the body?

Answer 17

Abduction

Question 18

What term is used to describe when a person’s arm is moved from an outstretched position to a position alongside the body?

Answer 18

Adduction

Question 19

What term is used to describe when the arm is circled around at the shoulder (i.e. bowling; serving in tennis)?

Answer 19

Circumduction