Joint Movements Overview

Questions and Answers

What is abduction?

Moving a body part toward the midline of the body

Bending a body part backward

Turning outward at the ankle

Moving a body part away from the midline of the body (correct)

What does adduction mean?

Moving a body part towards the midline of the body (correct)

Turning inward, such as at the ankle

Bending a body part backward

Moving a body part away from the midline of the body

What is circumduction?

Turning outward at the ankle

Straightening a flexed limb

Moving a body part in a circular motion (correct)

Bending a flexed limb

What does dorsiflexion refer to?

Bending a body part backward Signup and view all the answers

What is eversion?

Turning outward, such as at the ankle Signup and view all the answers

What does extension mean?

Straightening a flexed limb or spine Signup and view all the answers

What is flexion?

Bending a flexed limb or the spine Signup and view all the answers

What does inversion mean?

Turning inward, such as the ankle Signup and view all the answers

What is pronation?

Turning the hand so that the palm points downward Signup and view all the answers

What does protraction refer to?

Moving a body part forward Signup and view all the answers

What is retraction?

Moving a body part backward Signup and view all the answers

What does rotation mean?

Moving a body part in a circular motion Signup and view all the answers

What is supination?

Turning the palm upward Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Joint Movements Overview

Abduction involves moving a body part away from the body's midline.
Adduction refers to moving a body part closer to the midline of the body.
Circumduction is the circular motion of a body part, such as an arm swinging.

Specific Joint Movements

Dorsiflexion is the backward bending of a body part, exemplified by pulling the ankle towards the shin.
Eversion is the outward turning movement at the ankle.
Extension describes straightening a bent limb or spine.

Flexion and Other Movements

Flexion is the act of bending a limb or the spine.
Inversion is the inward turning movement, particularly at the ankle.
Pronation involves rotating the hand so that the palm faces downward.

Forward and Backward Movements

Protraction is the forward movement of a body part, such as the jaw thrusting forward.
Retraction is the backward movement of a body part, like pulling the jaw backward.

Rotational Movements

Rotation is the motion of a body part around its central axis.
Supination is the action of turning the palm upwards.

Description

This quiz covers the basic types of joint movements in the human body, including abduction, adduction, and other specific motions like dorsiflexion and eversion. Test your knowledge on these essential anatomical movements and how they contribute to overall mobility. Ideal for students studying kinesiology or anatomy.