Body Movements Flashcards

Study Notes

Movements of the Body

Abduction: Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
Adduction: Movement that brings a limb closer to the midline.
Circumduction: A circular movement combining flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction.
Dorsiflexion: Movement of the ankle as if stepping on a gas pedal.
Extension: Action that opens or straightens a joint.
Flexion: Bending of a joint, bringing bones closer together.
Lateral Flexion: Bending of the head or spine to the side.
Lateral Rotation: A rotation where a limb swings away from the midline at the shoulder or hip.
Medial Rotation: A limb turns towards the midline at the shoulder or hip.
Plantar Flexion: Movement letting foot off the gas pedal.
Pronation: Radius crosses over the ulna, like turning a door knob left.
Rotation: Movement of the head or spine along the transverse plane.
Supination: Radius and ulna align parallel to each other.
Supination of the Forearm: Action of opening a door knob.
Depression of the Scapula: Scapula moves downward.
Depression of the Mandible: Action of opening the mouth.
Flexion of the Thumb: Movement bringing the thumb to the palm.
Extension of the Elbow: Straightening action of the elbow joint.
Flexion of the Knee: Bending of the knee joint.
Adduction of Arms: Bringing arms closer to the midline.
Extension of the Neck: Straightening or rolling back of the neck.
Lateral Deviation of Mandible: Sideways movement of the lower jaw.
Lateral Tilt of the Pelvis: Tilting of the pelvis to either side.
Adduction of Fingers: Bringing fingers closer together.
Flexion of Fingers: Bending of the fingers.
Eversion of the Foot: Movement turning the sole of the foot outward.
Protraction of Mandible: Moving the jaw forward.
Retraction of Mandible: Drawing the jaw backward.
Opposition of Thumb: Action of touching the thumb to the fingertips.
Extension of the Spine: Straightening of the spinal column.
Medial Rotation of Hip: Turning the thigh inward.
Lateral Rotation of Hip: Turning the thigh outward.
Adduction of Scapula: Moving the shoulder blades together.
Flexion of the Hip: Bending at the hip joint.
Dorsiflexion of Ankle: Raising the foot towards the shin.
Extension of the Wrist: Straightening the wrist joint.
Adduction of Thumb: Bringing the thumb closer to the index finger.
Plantar Flexion of Ankle: Pressing the toes downward, like standing on tiptoe.
Extension of Shoulder: Straightening the shoulder joint.
Horizontal Adduction of Shoulder: Movement bringing the arm across the body horizontally.

Description

This quiz consists of flashcards designed to test your knowledge of various body movements. Each card presents a term along with its definition, helping you to better understand anatomical concepts related to movement. Ideal for students of anatomy and physiology.