Ch. 5 Range of Motion

Front

What is Flexion?

Back

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

Front

What is Abduction?

Back

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

Front

What is Extension?

Back

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

Front

What is Supination?

Back

Supination is the rotation of the forearm or foot that turns the palm or sole upward.

Front

What is Pronation?

Back

Pronation is the rotation of the forearm or foot that turns the palm or sole downward.

Front

What is Inversion?

Back

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

Front

What is Eversion?

Back

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

Front

What is Hyperextension?

Back

Hyperextension is the extension of a limb or joint beyond its normal range of motion.

Front

What is Rotation?

Back

Rotation is the circular movement of a body part around an axis.

Front

What is the midline of the body?

Back

The midline is an imaginary line that divides the body into equal left and right halves.