Body Movements

Bending joint, angle decreases. ie. knee or elbow

• Flexion

• Extension

What type of flexion is this?

• Plantar flexion

• Dorsi flexion

Is this plantar flexion?

• Yes

• No

Adduction: limb towards midline

• True

• False

Rotation is__________

What are examples of Circumduction?

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What is the correct definition of pronation

• rotation of forearm & hands to palm up position; lie on back

• circular motion: combination of, flexion, extension, adduction and abduction @ shoulder and hip

• rotation of forearm and hands to palm down position; lie on face

Eversion: twisting of foot outward at the ankle. Inside of ankle touches the ground. This causes the ankle to _______

Protraction is to _________

Retraction is to _________