Joints and Movements Practice Questions Fall 2024B

Front

What is pronation?

Back

Pronation is the movement that turns the palm downwards or the foot inwards.

Front

What is supination?

Back

Supination is the movement that turns the palm upwards or the foot outwards.

Front

What is dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the movement of the foot that brings the toes closer to the shin.

Front

What is plantar flexion?

Back

Plantar flexion is the movement of the foot that points the toes away from the shin.

Front

What is adduction?

Back

Adduction is the movement of a limb toward the body's midline.

Front

What is abduction?

Back

Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the body's midline.

Front

What is eversion?

Back

Eversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot outward.

Front

What is inversion?

Back

Inversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot inward.

Front

What is a hinge joint?

Back

A hinge joint allows movement in one plane, like a door, allowing flexion and extension.

Front

What is a saddle joint?

Back

A saddle joint allows movement in two planes, providing a greater range of motion, like the thumb.