Medical Terminology: Range of Motion Flashcards

Range of Motion (R.O.M) Terminology

• Abduction: Movement away from the body in areas such as the shoulder, hip, ankle, fingers, and toes.
• Adduction: Movement towards the body involving the shoulder, hip, ankle, fingers, and toes.
• Extension: Straightening motion primarily occurring in hinge joints like the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow.
• Flexion: The bending action seen in hinge joints such as the knee, elbow, and waist.
• Hyper-extension: Excessive straightening, particularly observed in the neck and wrist.

Foot and Ankle Movements

• Inversion: Movement where the ankle turns inward, affecting the foot's position.
• Eversion: Movement where the ankle turns outward, affecting the foot's orientation.
• Dorsiflexion: Bending the ankle and foot backwards.
• Plantar flexion: Bending the ankle and foot forward, essential in activities like walking and standing.

Joint Rotation

• Rotation: Movement around an axis, common in joints like the ankle, shoulder, and hip.
• Internal Rotation: Inward turning movement seen in the hip and shoulder joints.
• External Rotation: Outward turning movement occurring in the hip and shoulder joints.

Forearm and Finger Movements

• Pronation: Inward turning of the forearm, turning the palm downward.
• Supination: Outward turning of the forearm, turning the palm upward.
• Opposition: The action of touching the opposite side, particularly relevant for thumb and finger movements.

Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to range of motion with these flashcards. Each card covers key terms such as abduction, adduction, extension, and flexion, providing definitions that are crucial for understanding human movement. Enhance your vocabulary and comprehension in the field of healthcare.