Body Movements Flashcards

An example of flexion that decreases the joint angle, such as raising the heel and toes towards the body.

A type of flexion that increases the joint angle, e.g. extending the foot.

<p>A type of movement that increases the angle of a joint in a sagittal plane, e.g. straightening the knee.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bending a joint beyond its normal resting extended position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Movement of a body part away from the main axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Movement of a body part toward the main axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turning of a bone around its own axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turning backward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turning forward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Circular movement of a body segment, such as a limb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medial rotation of the foot, frequently leading to a sprained ankle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lateral rotation of the foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonsingular movement of a body part forward, e.g., anterior thrust of the lower jaw.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Posterior movement of a body part, e.g., squaring the shoulders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Portion of the body lifted superiorly, e.g., shoulder shrug.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Position of the body moved inferiorly, e.g., lowering the mandible.</p> Signup and view all the answers