Understanding Joint Movements in Anatomy

What is the term used to describe the action of bending at a joint such that the joint angle decreases?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Adduction

Which movement occurs when you increase the joint angle?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

What is the anatomical term for moving a body segment to the side and away from the body?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

When you straighten your arm from a flexed position, what movement are you performing?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

Which of the following is an example of flexion?

• Straightening your knee

• Bending your elbow to bring your palm towards your face

• Moving your arm away from your body

• Bringing your arm back to your side

What is the opposite movement of flexion?

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Extension

• Rotation

Which movement involves bringing a body segment back towards the midline of the body?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

If you move your arm away from your body, what movement are you performing?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

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

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

Which movement is described as increasing the angle between two body parts?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction