Describing Movement Flashcards by Mostin Hu

Q

Flexion

A

fold a joint; decrease angle between bones

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Extension

A

straighten a joint; increase angle between bones

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Q

Dorsiflexion

A

pull foot up at angle

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Q

Plantar flexion

A

push foot down at angle

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Abduction

A

move away from median plane

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Q

Adduction

A

move towards median plane

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Q

Ulnar deviation

A

adduction at the wrist

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Radial deviation

A

abduction at the wrist

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Rotation

A

part of body rotates on its own longitudinal axis

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Pronation

A

rotation of palm of hand posteriorly

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Supination

A

rotation o palm anteriorly (helps to carry your SOUP bowl)

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Inversion

A

turn foot towards median plane

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Eversion

A

turn foot away from median plane

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