Synovial Joint Movements Flashcards
1
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from the midline
2
Q
Adduction
A
Move limb towards midline
3
Q
Circumduction
A
Movement of a limb in a circle
4
Q
Depression
A
Lowering a part
5
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Flex food in upward direction
6
Q
Elevation
A
Lift body part superiorly
7
Q
Eversion
A
Turn sole of foot laterally
8
Q
Extension
A
Increase angle between articulating bones
9
Q
Flexion
A
Decrease angle between articulating bones
10
Q
Inversion
A
Turn sole of foot medially
10
Q
Opposition
A
Movement of thumb towards fingers
10
Q
Plantar Flexion
A
Point foot downward
10
Q
Protraction
A
Move lower jaw out
11
Q
Pronation
A
Turn palm downward
12
Q
Retraction
A
Move lower jaw back
