Medical Terminology Movements Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of Flexion?

Bending joints or decreasing the angle between two bones. (correct)

Moving a body part away from the midline.

Straitening a joint or increasing the angle.

Excessive extension of the part past anatomical position.

What does Extension refer to?

Straitening a joint or increasing the angle. (correct)

Bending joints or decreasing the angle between two bones.

Turning the arm or foot downward.

Moving a body part towards the midline.

What is Hyperextension?

Moving a body towards the midline.

Raising a part.

Lowering a body part.

Excessive extension of the part past anatomical position. (correct)

What does Adduction mean?

Moving a body towards the midline. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Abduction?

Moving a body part away from the midline. Signup and view all the answers

Define Pronation.

Turning the arm or foot downward. Signup and view all the answers

What is Supination?

Turning the foot or palm upwards. Signup and view all the answers

What does Retraction mean?

Moving a part backward. Signup and view all the answers

Define Protraction.

Moving forward. Signup and view all the answers

What does Elevation refer to?

Raising a part. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Depression?

Lowering a body part. Signup and view all the answers

Define Rotation.

Turning on a single axis. Signup and view all the answers

What does Circumduction mean?

Circular motion at hip or shoulder. Signup and view all the answers

What is External Rotation?

Rotation of the hip or shoulder away from the midline. Signup and view all the answers

Define Internal Rotation.

Rotating hip or shoulder towards the midline. Signup and view all the answers

What does Lateral Flexion refer to?

Side-bending left or right. Signup and view all the answers

What is Inversion?

Turning sole of the foot inward. Signup and view all the answers

Define Eversion.

Turning the sole of the foot outward. Signup and view all the answers

What does Dorsiflexion mean?

Ankle movements bringing the foot towards the shin. Signup and view all the answers

What is Plantarflexion?

Ankle movement pointing the foot downward. Signup and view all the answers

Define Radial Deviation.

Movement of the wrist towards the radius. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ulnar Deviation mean?

Movement of the wrist towards the ulna. Signup and view all the answers

What is Opposition?

Movement of the thumb across the palm of your hand. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Flexion and Extension

Flexion: Decreases the angle between two bones by bending joints.
Extension: Straightens a joint, increasing the angle between two body parts.

Hyperextension and Movement Toward Midline

Hyperextension: Involves extending a body part beyond its normal anatomical position.
Adduction: Moves a limb or body part toward the midline of the body.

Abduction and Rotational Movements

Abduction: Involves moving a body part away from the midline.
Pronation: Refers to the act of turning the arm or foot downward.
Supination: Involves turning the foot or palm upward.

Retraction and Protraction

Retraction: Moves a part, such as the shoulder or jaw, backward.
Protraction: Moves a body part forward.

Elevation and Depression

Elevation: Raises a part of the body, such as the shoulder or jaw.
Depression: Lowers a body part.

Rotation and Circumduction

Rotation: Involves turning a body part around a single axis.
Circumduction: A circular motion, typically seen at the hip or shoulder joints.

Internal and External Rotation

External Rotation: Rotates the hip or shoulder away from the body's midline.
Internal Rotation: Rotates the hip or shoulder toward the midline.

Lateral Flexion and Inversion/Eversion

Lateral Flexion: Side-bending the torso either left or right.
Inversion: Turns the sole of the foot inward.
Eversion: Turns the sole of the foot outward.

Dorsiflexion and Plantarflexion

Dorsiflexion: Involves bringing the foot toward the shin through ankle movement.
Plantarflexion: Points the foot downward from the ankle.

Deviations and Opposition

Radial Deviation: Movement of the wrist towards the radius bone.
Ulnar Deviation: Movement of the wrist towards the ulna bone.
Opposition: Movement of the thumb across the palm, allowing for grasping and pinching.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to bodily movements with these flashcards. Each card presents a term and its definition, helping reinforce key concepts in anatomy and physiology. Perfect for students or professionals in the healthcare field.