Joint Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

• Reducing the angle of the bones forming a joint
• Bending

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

• Increasing the angle of the bones forming a joint
• Straightening

Question 3

Plantarflexion

Answer 3

• Occurs at the ankle
• Toes move further away from lower leg
• Pointing down

Question 4

Dorsiflexion

Answer 4

• Occurs at the ankle
• Toes move towards the lower leg
• Pointing up, on heel

Question 5

Abduction

Answer 5

• Lateral movement away from the midline

Question 6

Adduction

Answer 6

• Lateral movement towards the midline

Question 7

Horizontal Abduction

Answer 7

• Horizontal movement away from the midline

Question 8

Horizontal Adduction

Answer 8

• Horizontal movement towards the midline

Question 9

Horizontal Flexion

Answer 9

• Arms are moved to the midline of the body horizontally

Question 10

Horizontal Extension

Answer 10

• Lateral movement away from the midline of the body horizontally

Question 11

Circumduction

Answer 11

• Occurs at the shoulder
• Circular movement

Question 12

Rotation

Answer 12

• Circular movement that occurs when the bone at the joint turns around an axis