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What characterizes medial rotation in anatomical terms?
What characterizes medial rotation in anatomical terms?
Which description accurately depicts the movement of adduction?
Which description accurately depicts the movement of adduction?
In the context of supination and pronation, what is a notable feature of supination?
In the context of supination and pronation, what is a notable feature of supination?
Which of the following movements occurs exclusively in the feet?
Which of the following movements occurs exclusively in the feet?
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Circumduction is best described as which of the following?
Circumduction is best described as which of the following?
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Study Notes
Terms of Movement
- Flexion: Bending a body part
- Extension: Straightening a body part
- Abduction: Movement away from the midline
- Adduction: Movement towards the midline
- Circumduction: A circular movement combining flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction
- Medial Rotation: Turning the anterior aspect of a body part inward
- Lateral Rotation: Turning the anterior aspect of a body part outward
- Supination: The normal forearm position, with the palm facing forward, radius and ulna parallel, and thumb lateral
- Pronation: The opposite of supination, with the palm facing backward, radius and ulna crossed, and thumb medial
- Inversion: Foot movement where the sole faces inward
- Eversion: Foot movement where the sole faces outward
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Test your knowledge on the various terms associated with human movement. This quiz covers essential concepts such as flexion, extension, and rotation. Perfect for students in anatomy or physical education courses.
