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Terms of Movement Quiz

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What characterizes medial rotation in anatomical terms?

The anterior surface of the bone faces laterally.

The anterior surface of the bone faces medially. (correct)

The movement is restricted to the elbow joint.

The bone rotates around its longitudinal axis.

Which description accurately depicts the movement of adduction?

Movement away from the median plane.

Movement towards the median plane. (correct)

A circular movement involving flexion and extension.

The position of the palm facing upward.

In the context of supination and pronation, what is a notable feature of supination?

The thumb is positioned medially.

The radius and ulna are parallel. (correct)

The palm of the hand faces downward.

The radius and ulna are crossed.

Which of the following movements occurs exclusively in the feet?

<p>Inversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Circumduction is best described as which of the following?

<p>A circular movement combining multiple other movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.