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What is the term for the movement where the palm of the hand faces backwards?
Which term describes the movement of the foot where the sole faces inwards?
What is the movement called when the tip of the thumb touches the tips of the other fingers?
In which movement does the sole of the foot face outwards?
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What type of movement describes standing on your heel?
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Study Notes
Movements of the Body
- Pronation: A rotation movement where the forearm turns so the palm faces backwards.
- Supination: A rotation movement where the forearm turns so the palm faces forwards.
Forearm Rotational Movements
- Medial Rotation: The inward rotation of the forearm, resulting in the palm facing backwards.
- Lateral Rotation: The outward rotation of the forearm, causing the palm to face forwards.
Ankle Movements
- Plantar Flexion: Movement that occurs when standing on toe tips, elevating the heel off the ground.
- Dorsiflexion: Movement that occurs when standing on the heel, with the toes elevated.
Foot Movements
- Inversion: The movement of the foot that turns the sole inward, towards the midline of the body.
- Eversion: The movement of the foot that turns the sole outward, away from the midline of the body.
Eye Movements
- Intorsion/Extorsion: The rotational movement of the eyeball around the antero-posterior axis that passes through the pupil.
Thumb Movement
- Opposition: The unique movement where the tip of the thumb contacts the tips of the other fingers, allowing for grasping and manipulation.
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Description
Test your knowledge on various joint movements such as pronation, supination, and rotations of the forearm and foot. This quiz covers essential anatomical terms and their definitions. Perfect for students studying human anatomy or related fields.
