Joint Movements

Question 0

Moving parts at a joint so that the angle between them increases and the parts move farther away

Answer 0

Extension

Question 1

Bending parts at a joint so that the angle between them decreases and the parts come closer together

Answer 1

Flexion

Question 2

Abnormal extension beyond the normal range of motion, resulting in injury

Answer 2

Hyperextension

Question 3

Movement at the ankle that brings the foot closer to the shin

Answer 3

Dorsiflexion

Question 4

Movement at the ankle that brings the foot farther from the shin

Answer 4

Plantar flexion

Question 5

Moving a part away from the midline

Answer 5

Abduction

Question 6

Moving a part toward the midline

Answer 6

Adduction

Question 7

Moving a part around an axis

Answer 7

Rotation

Question 8

Moving a part so that its end follows a circular path

Answer 8

Circumduction

Question 9

Rotation at the forearm so the palm is upward or facing anteriorly

Answer 9

Supination

Question 10

Rotation of the forearm so the palm is facing downward or facing posteriorly

Answer 10

Pronation

Question 11

Turning the foot so the plantar surface faces laterally

Answer 11

Eversion

Question 12

Turning the foot so the plantar surface faces medially

Answer 12

Inversion

Question 13

Moving a part backward

Answer 13

Retraction

Question 14

Raising a part

Answer 14

Elevation

Question 15

Lowering a part

Answer 15

Depression