joint movements Flashcards
(15 cards)
Move the head from the upright midline position forward, so that the chain rest on the chest
- nodding head, yes
Flexion
Move the head from the flex position to the upright position
- nodding head, no
Extension
move the head from the upright position back as far as possible
Hyperextension
turn the face as far as possible to the right and left
- shaking head, no
Rotation
raise each arm from a position by the side for an upright position beside the head
- reaching to turn on overhead light
Flexion
move each arm from a vertical position beside the head forward and down to a resting position at the side of the body
Extension
Move each arm from resting side position to behind the body
Hyperextension
Move each arm forward, up, back, and down in a full circle
Circumduction
Reaching over opposite shoulder to scratch upper back
External rotation
reaching to scratch same side lower back
Internal rotation
Bring each lower arm forward and up part so that the hand is at the shoulder
- eating, bathing and shaving
Flexion
Bring it lower arm forward and downward, straightening the arm
-eating, bathing and shaving
Extension
make a fist with each hand
- Squeezing, gripping and writing
Flexion
Spread the fingers of each hand apart
Abduction
Bring the fingers of each hand together
Adduction
