exam 1 Flashcards
extension
increases joint angle
flexion
decreases joint angle
hyperextension
extension beyond anatomical position
abduction
movement away from the midline of the body
adduction
movement toward the midline of the body
rotation
movement around a central axis
pronation
rotation of the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces posteriorly
supination
rotation of the forearm that the palm of the hand faces anteriorly
opposition
movement of the thumb to touch a fingertip
protraction
movement of a body part anteriorly
retraction
movement of a body part posteriorly
elevation
movement of a body part superiorly
depression
movement of a body part inferiorly
eversion
movement of the ankle so the sole of the foot faces outwards (away from the midline)
inversion
movement of the ankle so the sole of the foot faces inwards (towards midline)
planterflexion
movement of the foot so that the ball of the foot moves inferiorly (point)
dorsiflexion
movement of the foot so that the ball of the foot moves superiorly (flex)
circumduction
movement of a limb so that its distal end makes a circular motion while its proximal end remains stationary
median sagittal plane
divides the body into equal left and right halves
coronal plane
divides the body into front and back halves
parasagittal plane
divides the body into unequal right and left halves
transverse plane
divides the body into upper and lower parts
superior/coronal
towards the head
inferior/caudal
away from the head