Anatomical Movements

Front

Movement away from the mid-line is called _____________.

Back

abduction

Front

Turning the hand so that the palm is upward or facing anteriorly (in anatomical position).

Back

supination

Front

Which of the following best describes extension? Options: The straightening of a joint where the angle of movement increases, The bending of a joint where bones get closer together, The rotation of a joint or spinning of one bone on another, The lateral movement away from the midline

Back

The straightening of a joint where the angle of movement increases

Front

The lateral motion TOWARDS the midline is called ______.

Back

adduction

Front

Movement AWAY from the mid-line is called _____________.

Back

abduction

Front

Rotation of the forearm until the palm faces DOWN is called __________.

Back

pronation

Front

Rotation of the forearm until the palm faces UP is called _________.

Back

supination

Front

Pointing your toe

Back

plantar flexion

Front

Flexing your ankle; toes towards the ceiling

Back

dorsiflexion

Front

moving a part around an axis

Back

rotation