Directional and ROM Term Review

What ROM term means to straighten or increase the angle at a joint?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

What ankle ROM occurs when the toes are pointed or when you stand on tip toes?

• Eversion

• Inversion

• Plantarflexion

• Dorsiflexion

What ROM term means to bend or decrease the angle at a joint?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

What term means closer to top of limb?

• Proximal
• Anterior
• Posterior
• Superior
• Inferior

What term means closer to end of limb?

• Distal
• Anterior
• Posterior
• Superior
• Inferior

What term means towards the head/above?

• Superior
• Anterior
• Posterior
• Inferior
• Medial

What term means below?

• Inferior
• Anterior
• Posterior
• Superior
• Medial

What term means away from the midline/towards outside of body?

• Lateral
• Anterior
• Posterior
• Superior
• Inferior

What term means towards the midline?

• Medial
• Anterior
• Posterior
• Superior
• Inferior

What term means towards the front side?

• Anterior
• Posterior
• Superior
• Inferior
• Medial