Body/Part Movement Terminology

Front

Define 'Eversion'.

Back

Turning the sole of the foot outward.

Front

What is 'Plantarflexion'?

Back

The motion of extending the foot at the ankle.

Front

What body part is inferior to the chest?

Back

Hips.

Front

Which body part is proximal to the wrist?

Back

Elbow.

Front

Define 'Adduction'.

Back

Movement toward the midline of the body or body part.

Front

What is 'Inversion'?

Back

Turning the sole of the foot inward.

Front

What does 'Dorsiflexion' mean?

Back

Flexing the foot at the ankle.

Front

What is the opposite of 'Adduction'?

Back

Abduction, which is movement away from the midline.

Front

What does 'Flexion' refer to?

Back

Decrease in the angle of a joint by bending.

Front

What is 'Extension'?

Back

Straightening of a joint.