Movements at Synovial Joints

Front

What is abduction in the context of synovial joint movements?

Back

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

Front

What is pronation?

Back

Pronation is the rotational movement of the forearm that turns the palm downwards.

Front

What is inversion?

Back

Inversion is the movement of the foot that turns the sole inward, towards the midline of the body.

Front

What is rotation in synovial joints?

Back

Rotation is the movement of a body part around its own axis.

Front

What is extension at a joint?

Back

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

Front

What is flexion?

Back

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

Front

What is circumduction?

Back

Circumduction is a circular movement of a limb that involves flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

Front

What is dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the movement of the foot that brings the toes closer to the shin.

Front

What is plantarflexion?

Back

Plantarflexion is the movement of the foot that points the toes away from the shin.

Front

What is eversion?

Back

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