Anatomical Body Movements

Front

The lateral motion TOWARDS the midline is called ______.

Back

Adduction

Front

Identify the joint action being performed: Inversion, Eversion, Plantarflexion, Dorsiflexion.

Back

Inversion

Front

Straightening parts at a joint so the angle between them increases is ______.

Back

Extension

Front

Turning the hand so the palm is downward is called ______.

Back

Pronation

Front

What movement occurs at the elbow joint when Mr. Swatter reaches his right hand over to his left shoulder?

Back

Flexion

Front

The lateral motion AWAY from the midline is called ______.

Back

Abduction

Front

The movement of the foot that turns the sole inward is called ______.

Back

Inversion

Front

The movement of the foot that turns the sole outward is called ______.

Back

Eversion

Front

Bending parts at a joint so the angle between them decreases is called ______.

Back

Flexion

Front

The upward movement of the foot at the ankle joint is called ______.

Back

Dorsiflexion