Anatomical Body Movements

Front

What is Supination?

Back

Supination is the movement of turning the hand so that the palm faces upward or anteriorly (in anatomical position).

Front

What is Eversion?

Back

Eversion is the movement of turning the sole of the foot outward, away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is Plantarflexion?

Back

Plantarflexion is the movement that decreases the angle between the foot and the leg, pointing the toes downward.

Front

What is Dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the movement that increases the angle between the foot and the leg, bringing the toes upward.

Front

What is Inversion?

Back

Inversion is the movement of turning the sole of the foot inward, towards the midline of the body.

Front

What is Flexion?

Back

Flexion is the bending movement that decreases the angle between two body parts.

Front

What is Extension?

Back

Extension is the straightening movement that increases the angle between two body parts.

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

The anatomical position is a standard position of the body where the person stands upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.

Front

What is the difference between Supination and Pronation?

Back

Supination is turning the palm upward, while Pronation is turning the palm downward.

Front

What is the role of the ankle in Plantarflexion?

Back

In Plantarflexion, the ankle allows the foot to point downwards, as seen when standing on tiptoes.