Movement Types

Question 1

How does movement occur

Answer 1

When the muscles contract, making the tendons running over the joint exert a force on the bones, causing movement

Question 2

Flexion

Answer 2

DECREASE in the angle between two bones

Question 3

Extension

Answer 3

INCREASE in the angle between two bones

Question 4

Supination

Answer 4

Turning of the forearm and hand so the palm faces UPWARDS

Question 5

Pronation

Answer 5

Turning of the forearm and hand so the palm faces DOWNWARDS

Question 6

Circumduction

Answer 6

The circular movement of a limb

Question 7

Rotation

Answer 7

A body part turning on its own axis

Question 8

Dorsi Flexion

Answer 8

Movement which decreases the angle between the foot and the leg. Toes closer to the shin.

Question 9

Plantar Flexion

Answer 9

Movement which increases the angle between the foot and the leg. Toes further from the shin.

Question 10

Adduction

Answer 10

Movement TOWARDS the midline of the body

Question 11

Abduction

Answer 11

Movement AWAY from the midline of the body