Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1: Joint Movements
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What movement describes the raising or moving of a body part toward the cephalic end?

  • Abduction
  • Adduction
  • Circumduction
  • Elevation (correct)
  • Which movement denotes rotation away from the median plane?

  • Depression
  • Lateral Rotation (correct)
  • Medial Rotation
  • Adduction
  • In which movement does the angle of the joint increase?

  • Medial Rotation
  • Adduction
  • Abduction (correct)
  • Depression
  • What is the term for the combined movement of flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction in a circular manner?

    <p>Circumduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement describes the lowering or moving of a body part caudally?

    <p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What denotes the movement towards the median plane or toward the middle finger in hand or toward the 2nd toe of foot?

    <p>Adduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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