Body Movements Flashcards

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Body Movements Terminology

Flexion: Movement that reduces the angle at a joint, bringing body parts closer together.
Dorsiflexion: A specific type of flexion occurring at the ankle, raising the foot and toes towards the body.
Plantar Flexion: Increases the angle at the ankle joint, extending the foot away from the body.

Movement Types

Extension: Increases the angle of a joint, often straightening, such as straightening the knee.
Hyperextension: Occurs when a joint is bent beyond its normal limit, leading to an extended position that exceeds natural range.

Directional Movements

Abduction: Movement of a limb away from the body’s midline.
Adduction: Movement of a limb toward the body’s midline.

Rotational Movements

Rotation: Describes the turning of a bone around its own axis.
Supination: A rotational movement that turns a body part or limb backward.
Pronation: A rotational movement that turns a body part or limb forward.

Circular and Foot Movements

Circumduction: Circular motion involving a limb moving in a circular path.
Inversion: Medial rotation of the foot, often a cause for sprained ankles.
Eversion: Lateral rotation of the foot, moving the sole outward away from the midline.

Protraction and Retraction

Protraction: Forward movement of a body part, exemplified by thrusting the lower jaw forward.
Retraction: Moving a body part backward, such as bringing the shoulders back to square them.

Elevation and Depression

Elevation: Lifting a body part superiorly, demonstrated by a shoulder shrug.
Depression: Moving a body part inferiorly, as with lowering the mandible.

Description

Test your knowledge of body movements with these flashcards. Each card features a term related to joint movements, complete with a clear definition. Perfect for students studying anatomy or physiology.