Joint Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

decreases angle of joint

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

straightens joint/extends back to anatomical position (think straightening your elbow)

Question 3

Hyperextension

Answer 3

extending joint past normal range

Question 4

Abduction

Answer 4

away from midline

Question 5

Adduction

Answer 5

back to midline

Question 6

Elevation

Answer 6

Raises bone vertically (like mandible)

Question 7

Depression

Answer 7

Lowering bone

Question 8

Protraction

Answer 8

Moves anteriorly on horizontal plane

Question 9

Retraction

Answer 9

movement posteriorly

Question 10

Circumduction

Answer 10

One end of bone stays stationary while other moves (arm circles)

Question 11

Rotation

Answer 11

Rotating in/out or towards/away from midline (like twisting your arm)