Anatomical Body Movements

Front

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

Back

supination

Front

Turning the foot so the plantar surfaces faces medially.

Back

inversion

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

What movement is occurring here? Options: Eversion, Flexion, Dorsiflexion, Plantarflexion

Back

Plantarflexion

Front

Which movement is occurring at Mr. Swatter's ELBOW joint when he reaches his right hand over to his left shoulder to try and squish the fly?

Back

Flexion

Front

Nicole a fitness guru feels compelled to do a few jumping jacks. Which movement is taking place as her hands come together above her head?

Back

Abduction

Front

What is the movement of Noah's ankles when he stands on his "tip toe's" to reach the cookie jar?

Back

Plantar Flexion