Movement Terminology Flashcards
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What is abduction?

  • The raising of a structure
  • The bending of a joint
  • Movement towards the midline of the body
  • Movement away from the midline of the body (correct)

    • What is adduction?

  • The lowering of a structure
  • Movement towards the midline of the body (correct)
  • A backward movement along a surface
  • Movement away from the midline of the body

    • What is elevation?

    Is the raising of a structure

    What is depression?

    <p>Is the lowering of a structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is flexion?

    <p>Is the bending of a joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is protraction?

    <p>Is a forward movement along a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is retraction?

    <p>Is a backward movement along a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is rotation?

    <p>Is a movement medially or laterally around a central axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is circumduction?

    <p>Is a circular movement resulting from a combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is opposition?

    <p>Is touching together the tips of the fingers and thumb to grab an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Movement Definitions

    • Abduction: Movement away from the body's midline, crucial for limb and extremity motion.

    • Adduction: Movement towards the body's midline, often involves bringing limbs closer to the body's center.

    • Elevation: Refers to raising a bodily structure, such as lifting shoulders or mandible.

    • Depression: Lowering of a bodily structure, such as drooping of the shoulders or lowering the jaw.

    • Flexion: Bending a joint, which decreases the angle between bones, such as bending the elbow or knee.

    • Protraction: Forward movement along a surface, often observed in the shoulder girdle when moving the scapula forward.

    • Retraction: Backward movement along a surface, opposite of protraction, as seen when pulling the shoulder blades inward.

    • Rotation: Movement around a central axis, allowing for a bone or limb to spin, such as the arm swinging in a circular motion.

    • Circumduction: Circular movement that combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction; allows limbs and eyes to move in an arc.

    • Opposition: Unique thumb movement allowing it to touch the tips of fingers, essential for grasping and manipulating objects.

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    Explore important terms related to body movements with this flashcard quiz. Definitions include abduction, adduction, elevation, depression, and more. Perfect for students of anatomy or physical education seeking to strengthen their understanding of movement mechanics.

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