Movement and Anatomy Flashcard

Front

Flexion is movement that _____________________.

Back

Decreases the angle between the bones.

Front

Hyperextension _____________________.

Back

Increases the angle between the bones slight past normal

Front

Rotation is the _____________

Back

turning of a bone around its axis toward or away from midline

Front

Abduction describes limbs that

Back

Move away from the body's midline

Front

Inversion turns the sole of the foot

Back

Medially (inward)

Front

Plantar flexion is a movement that extends the foot. Options: Laterally (outward), Medially (inward), Downward

Back

Downward

Front

Eversion turns the sole of the foot

Back

Laterally (outward)

Front

The anatomical position refers to a person

Back

Standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, palms facing forward.

Front

The articular system is _________

Back

System of joints that allow movement

Front

Kinesiology is the study of _________

Back

Physical activity or movement