Body Movements

Front

What is hyperextension?

Back

Hyperextension is the extension of the parts at a joint beyond the anatomical position.

Front

Define extension in terms of joint movement.

Back

Extension is the straightening of a joint where the angle of movement increases.

Front

What is opposition in joint movement?

Back

Opposition is a movement that brings the thumb and little finger together.

Front

What is eversion?

Back

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

Front

What is circumduction?

Back

Circumduction is a circular movement of a limb that involves a combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

Front

What is flexion?

Back

Flexion is the bending of a joint where the angle of movement decreases.

Front

What is the difference between medial rotation and lateral rotation?

Back

Medial rotation is the rotation of a limb towards the midline, while lateral rotation is the rotation away from the midline.

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 decreases the angle between the foot and the leg, bringing the toes upward.

Front

What is rotation in joint movement?

Back

Rotation is the movement of a bone around its own axis.