Anatomical Body Movements

Front

Movement AWAY from the mid-line is called _____________.

Back

Abduction

Front

Turning the foot so that the plantar surface faces laterally is called _____________.

Back

Eversion

Front

The movement of the knee joint in the back swing before kicking a ball is _____________.

Back

Flexion

Front

Identify the joint action being performed when the arm moves in a circular motion.

Back

Circumduction

Front

Turning the hand so that the palm is upward or facing anteriorly is called _____________.

Back

Supination

Front

Movement TOWARD the mid-line is called _____________.

Back

Adduction

Front

The action of turning the sole of the foot inward is called _____________.

Back

Inversion

Front

The movement that decreases the angle between two body parts is called _____________.

Back

Flexion

Front

The movement that increases the angle between two body parts is called _____________.

Back

Extension

Front

The action of rotating a limb away from the midline of the body is called _____________.

Back

Lateral Rotation