Muscle Movements

Front

What is the term for moving a limb away from the midline of the body?

Back

Abduction

Front

What is the term for turning the sole of the foot so it faces medially?

Back

Inversion

Front

What is the term for moving the palm of the hand from a posterior position to an anterior position?

Back

Supination

Front

What is the term for lifting the foot closer to your shin?

Back

Dorsiflexion

Front

What is the term for turning the palm downwards?

Back

Pronation

Front

What is the term for bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones?

Back

Flexion

Front

What is the term for straightening a joint to increase the angle between two bones?

Back

Extension

Front

What is the term for moving a body part in a circular motion?

Back

Circumduction

Front

What is the term for moving a limb towards the midline of the body?

Back

Adduction

Front

What is the term for pointing the toes downward?

Back

Plantar flexion