Joint Actions Flashcards

1
Q

What joint action happens when a joint decreases the angle between two bones?

A

Flexion

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2
Q

Describe the joint action of extension

A

It is the straightening movement that increases the angle between two bones

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3
Q

Describe the joint actions of abduction and adduction

A

Abduction: the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
Adduction: moving a limb back towards the midline (think of adding a limb to the body)

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4
Q

What is supination?

A

The rotation of the forearm so that palms move from posterior to anterior (think of holding soup)

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5
Q

What is the action of pronation?

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The rotation of the forearm so that the palms move from anterior to posterior, resulting in palms facing backward

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6
Q

What does the foot movement inversion mean?

A

Turning sole of foot towards midline of the body

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7
Q

What does the foot action eversion mean?

A

Turning sole away from midline of body

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8
Q

What does Dorsi flexion mean?

A

Movement of ankle where we move the ball of our foot off the ground (lifting toes upwards)

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9
Q

What is planter flexion?

A

Ankle joint movement where we plant our foot firmly on the ground (rising up onto your toes)

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10
Q

What is lateral flexion?

A

Lateral movement of the trunk (think of a side bend exercise)

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11
Q

What is internal rotation?

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Rotating body segment towards middle of body

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