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The Different Anatomical Types Of Movement

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Occurs when two opposing surfaces slide pass each other, as between articulating carpals and tarsals and between the clavicles and sternum.

a)

Gliding

b)

Pronation

c)

rotation

d)

angular motion

2.

Is the movement between two long bones.

a)

Angular Motion

b)

Rotation

c)

Supination

d)

Gliding

3.

Is a special movement of the thumb which enables it to grasp and hold an object.

a)

Extension

b)

Flexion

c)

Opposition

d)

Retraction

4.

Is the reverse movement of protraction as in pulling the jaw back towards the spine.

a)

Opposition

b)

Flexion

c)

Angular Motion

d)

Retraction

5.

Is the movement toward the midline of the body, like bringing the fingers or toes together.

a)

Adduction

b)

Abduction

c)

Pronation

d)

Supination

6.

Is the movement in the anterior-posterior plane that reduces the angle between the articulating elements.

a)

Adduction

b)

Flexion

c)

Extension

d)

Rotation

7.

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.

a)

Rotation

b)

Abduction

c)

Protraction

d)

Rotation

8.

refer to the movements of the foot.

a)

Plantar Flexion and Dorsiflexion

b)

Protraction and Retraction

c)

Flexion and Extension

d)

Pronation and Supination

9.

Involves turning then body or a limb around the longitudinal axis, as in rotating the arm to screw in a light bulb.

a)

Supination

b)

Pronation

c)

Angular Motion

d)

Rotation

10.

Involves turning then body or a limb around the longitudinal axis, as in rotating the arm to screw in a light bulb.

a)

Supination

b)

Pronation

c)

Angular Motion

d)

Rotation