Muscle Movements

Front

What is Pronation?

Back

Pronation is the movement of the palm of the hand turning from an anterior (facing forward) position to a posterior (facing backward) position.

Front

What is Supination?

Back

Supination is the opposite of pronation; it is the movement of the palm of the hand turning from a posterior position to an anterior position.

Front

Define Abduction in muscle movements.

Back

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

Front

Define Adduction in muscle movements.

Back

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

Front

What is Inversion?

Back

Inversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot medially (inward).

Front

What is Eversion?

Back

Eversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot laterally (outward).

Front

What is Plantar Flexion?

Back

Plantar flexion 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 the role of the Flexor muscles?

Back

Flexor muscles are responsible for decreasing the angle between body parts, such as bending the elbow.

Front

What is the role of the Extensor muscles?

Back

Extensor muscles are responsible for increasing the angle between body parts, such as straightening the elbow.