join actions

Question 1

flexion

Answer 1

closing the joint / decreasing the angle e.g elbow closing

Question 2

extension

Answer 2

the join / increasing angle e.g elbow extension

Question 3

adduction

Answer 3

towards the middle e.g arm closing back next the body

Question 4

abduction

Answer 4

away from the middle e.g arm raising

Question 5

dorsiflexion

Answer 5

the upward bending of your foot or hands

Question 6

plantarflexion

Answer 6

the downward bending of the foot or hands