Movement Terms

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Bending at a joint to reduce the angle between joints

E.g. Retire

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Straightening action to reduce the angle between body parts

E.g. Developee

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

Lateral movement away from the midline of the body

E.g. Tendu to 2nd

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Lateral movement to the midline of the body

E.g. Tendu for 2nd to 1st

Question 5

Circumduction

Answer 5

A combo of flexion, extension, abduction and adduction to create a circular motion
E.g. Ronde jambe

Question 6

Hyperextension

Answer 6

Continuation of extension beyond the normal anatomical position

Question 7

Elevation

Answer 7

To raise the shoulders

Question 8

Depression

Answer 8

To lower the shoulders

Question 9

Protraction

Answer 9

To round the shoulders

Question 10

Retraction

Answer 10

To square the shoulders

Question 11

Rotation

Answer 11

Twisting or turning of a bone on it’s longitudinal axis (can be medial/lateral)

Question 12

Pronation

Answer 12

Where the sole of the foot or hand is turned downwards

Question 13

Supination

Answer 13

Where the sole of the hand/foot is turned upwards

Question 14

Inversion

Answer 14

Where feet turn inwards

Question 15

Eversion

Answer 15

Where feet turn outwards

Question 16

Plantarflexion

Answer 16

When toes are pointing downwards towards the ground

E.g. pointing of the foot

Question 17

Dorsiflexion

Answer 17

Where toes are pointed upwards

E.g Flexing the foot