Med Terms- Muscles & Actions

Front

What is the action that rotates the forearm medially so that the palm faces down?

Back

Pronation

Front

What is the term for when a joint is pushed beyond its anatomical position?

Back

Hyperextension

Front

Which muscle is responsible for shoulder elevation?

Back

Trapezius

Front

What action turns the sole of the foot medially?

Back

Inversion

Front

What type of muscle action occurs when arms are raised to the side?

Back

Abduction

Front

What is the action that rotates the forearm laterally so that the palm faces up?

Back

Supination

Front

What is the term for decreasing the angle between two body parts?

Back

Flexion

Front

What is the action of increasing the angle between two body parts?

Back

Extension

Front

Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder abduction?

Back

Deltoid

Front

What is the action that moves a limb toward the midline of the body?

Back

Adduction