Muscle Movements

Front

What is the term for the movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?

Back

Flexion

Front

What is the term for the movement that turns the palm of the hand from anterior to posterior?

Back

Pronation

Front

What is the term for the movement that involves turning the sole of the foot inward?

Back

Inversion

Front

What is the term for the lateral motion towards the midline of the body?

Back

Adduction

Front

What is the term for the movement that involves moving a limb away from the midline of the body?

Back

Abduction

Front

What is the term for the movement that increases the angle between two body parts?

Back

Extension

Front

What is the term for the movement that involves turning the palm of the hand from posterior to anterior?

Back

Supination

Front

What is the term for the movement that involves bending the foot at the ankle to point the toes downward?

Back

Plantar flexion

Front

What is the term for the movement that involves bending the foot at the ankle to point the toes upward?

Back

Dorsiflexion

Front

What is the term for the movement that involves the sole of the foot turning outward?

Back

Eversion