joint movements Flashcards by Alice Daglish | Brainscape

Q

Flexion

A

Decreases the angle between the bones (bending of the joint)

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Q

Extension

A

Straightening of a joint

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Q

Abduction

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Movement away from the midline of the body

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Q

Adduction

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Movement to the midline of the body

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