anatomical movements

Cards (12)

  • extension - straightening of the joint
  • flexion - bending of the joint
  • inversion - foot turns inward at the ankle
  • eversion - foot turns outward at the ankle
  • adduction - moving a body part toward the body
  • abduction - moving a body part away from the body
  • supination - palm faces up
  • pronation - palm faces down
  • plantar flexion - toes point down
  • dorsi flexion - toes point up
  • circumduction - being able to move the joint in circles
  • rotation - when a body part rotates/turns on a central point