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WorksheetsThe Different Anatomical Types Of Movement
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Occurs when two opposing surfaces slide pass each other, as between articulating carpals and tarsals and between the clavicles and sternum.
Gliding
Pronation
rotation
angular motion
Is the movement between two long bones.
Angular Motion
Rotation
Supination
Gliding
Is a special movement of the thumb which enables it to grasp and hold an object.
Extension
Flexion
Opposition
Retraction
Is the reverse movement of protraction as in pulling the jaw back towards the spine.
Opposition
Flexion
Angular Motion
Retraction
Is the movement toward the midline of the body, like bringing the fingers or toes together.
Adduction
Abduction
Pronation
Supination
Is the movement in the anterior-posterior plane that reduces the angle between the articulating elements.
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
Rotation
Is moving a part of the body anterior in the horizontal plane, as in jutting the face forward to gain distance at a finish line.
Rotation
Abduction
Protraction
Rotation
refer to the movements of the foot.
Plantar Flexion and Dorsiflexion
Protraction and Retraction
Flexion and Extension
Pronation and Supination
Involves turning then body or a limb around the longitudinal axis, as in rotating the arm to screw in a light bulb.
Supination
Pronation
Angular Motion
Rotation
Involves turning then body or a limb around the longitudinal axis, as in rotating the arm to screw in a light bulb.
Supination
Pronation
Angular Motion
Rotation
