6 Questions
What movement describes the raising or moving of a body part toward the cephalic end?
Elevation
Which movement denotes rotation away from the median plane?
Lateral Rotation
In which movement does the angle of the joint increase?
Abduction
What is the term for the combined movement of flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction in a circular manner?
Circumduction
Which movement describes the lowering or moving of a body part caudally?
Depression
What denotes the movement towards the median plane or toward the middle finger in hand or toward the 2nd toe of foot?
Adduction
Test your knowledge of joint movements and anatomical terminology in Chapter 1 of Anatomy and Physiology. Identify and understand the different movements such as abduction, adduction, and flexion.
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