Anatomical Movement Terms Flashcards
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What is the definition of Flexion?

  • Excessive extension of the parts at a joint
  • Bending a joint or decreasing the angle between two bones (correct)
  • Turning the arm or foot
  • Straightening a joint or increasing the angle between two bones

    • What does Extension refer to?

  • Moving a body part away from the midline
  • Raising a part
  • Straightening a joint or increasing the angle between two bones (correct)
  • Bending a joint

    • Hyperextension is defined as?

  • Excessive bending of a joint
  • Turning the arm or foot upwards
  • Excessive extension of the parts at a joint beyond anatomical position (correct)
  • Moving towards the midline

    • What does Adduction mean in anatomical movement?

    <p>Moving a body part towards the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abduction is characterized by what movement?

    <p>Moving a body part away from the midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pronation involves what action?

    <p>Turning the arm or foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Supination?

    <p>Turning the arm or foot upwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does Retraction involve?

    <p>Moving a part backward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Protraction refers to?

    <p>Moving a part forward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Elevation?

    <p>Raising a part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Depression involves what action?

    <p>Lowering a part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Rotation mean in anatomical movement?

    <p>Turning on a single axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Circumduction is defined as?

    <p>A tri-planar, circular motion at the hip or shoulder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is External rotation?

    <p>Rotation of the hip or shoulder away from the midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Internal rotation means?

    <p>Rotation of the hip or shoulder towards the midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Lateral Flexion?

    <p>Side-bending left or right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inversion involves what movement?

    <p>Turning the sole of the foot inwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Eversion?

    <p>Turning the sole of the foot outwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dorsiflexion is defined as?

    <p>Ankle movement bringing the foot towards the shin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Plantarflexion refer to?

    <p>Ankle movement pointing the foot downwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Radial Deviation involves which wrist movement?

    <p>Movement of the wrist towards the radius or lateral side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ulnar Deviation?

    <p>Movement of the wrist towards the ulna or medial side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Opposition in anatomical terms refers to?

    <p>Movement of the thumb across the palm of the hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anatomical Movement Terms

    • Flexion: Involves bending a joint, decreasing the angle between two bones.
    • Extension: Straightens a joint, increasing the angle between two bones.
    • Hyperextension: Occurs when a joint is excessively extended beyond its normal anatomical position.

    Movements Towards and Away from Midline

    • Adduction: The action of moving a body part closer to the body's midline.
    • Abduction: The movement away from the midline of the body.

    Rotational Movements

    • Pronation: Refers to the turning of the arm or foot.
    • Supination: Involves turning the arm or foot upwards.
    • Rotation: Action of turning a body part around a single axis.

    Movements of the Upper Body

    • Retraction: Moves a part of the body backward.
    • Protraction: Moves a part of the body forward.
    • Elevation: The act of raising a part of the body.
    • Depression: Involves lowering a part of the body.

    Circular and Tri-Planar Movements

    • Circumduction: A circular motion occurring at joints like the hip or shoulder, involving tri-planar movement.
    • External Rotation: Rotates the hip or shoulder away from the midline.
    • Internal Rotation: Rotates the hip or shoulder toward the midline.

    Side Bending and Foot Movements

    • Lateral Flexion: Side bending of the torso, which can occur to the left or right.
    • Inversion: Turning the sole of the foot inward.
    • Eversion: Turning the sole of the foot outward.

    Ankle Movements

    • Dorsiflexion: Foot movement that brings the toes towards the shin.
    • Plantarflexion: Foot movement that points the toes downwards.

    Wrist Movements

    • Radial Deviation: Movement of the wrist towards the radius (lateral side).
    • Ulnar Deviation: Movement of the wrist towards the ulna (medial side).

    Thumb Movement

    • Opposition: The unique movement of the thumb across the palm, allowing for grasping and manipulation.

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    Test your knowledge of key anatomical movement terms with these flashcards. Each card covers a specific term, such as flexion and adduction, providing definitions to enhance your understanding of human anatomy. Perfect for students in biology or health-related fields.

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