Muscle Movements

Front

Movement of a limb toward the body midline

Back

Adduction: The movement of a limb or body part toward the midline of the body.

Front

The lateral motion TOWARDS the midline is called ______.

Back

Adduction: This term describes the action of moving a body part closer to the center of the body.

Front

Turn sole of foot so it faces laterally

Back

Eversion: The movement that turns the sole of the foot outward, away from the midline.

Front

Name this movement: Turning the palm upward or forward

Back

Supination: The rotational movement of the forearm that turns the palm to face upward.

Front

Name this movement: Turning the palm downward or backward

Back

Pronation: The rotational movement of the forearm that turns the palm to face downward.

Front

Movement of a limb away from the body midline

Back

Abduction: The movement of a limb or body part away from the midline of the body.

Front

Bending a joint to decrease the angle between two body parts

Back

Flexion: The action of bending a joint, reducing the angle between two body parts.

Front

Straightening a joint to increase the angle between two body parts

Back

Extension: The action of straightening a joint, increasing the angle between two body parts.

Front

Movement that involves a circular motion around a joint

Back

Circumduction: A conical movement of a body part, such as a limb, that involves a circular motion.

Front

Movement of the foot upwards towards the shin

Back

Dorsiflexion: The action of raising the foot upwards towards the shin.