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WorksheetsDirectional Motion Vocabulary Quizizz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Directional Motion: Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body is called _________.
abduction
adduction
flexion
extension
Directional Motion: Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body is called _________
adduction
abduction
extension
flexion
Directional Motion: Rotation of an arm or leg (as if 'drawing a circle' with the limb) is called _________.
circumduction
abduction
flexion
extension
Directional Motion: What is the definition of abduction?
Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body
Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body
Rotation of an arm or leg (as if 'drawing a circle' with the limb)
What is the definition of adduction?
Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body
Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body
Rotation of an arm or leg (as if 'drawing a circle' with the limb)
What is the definition of circumduction?
Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body
Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body
Rotation of an arm or leg (as if 'drawing a circle' with the limb)
What is the term for the movement of the sole of the foot upward (flexed toward the lower leg)?
dorsiflexion
plantarflexion
eversion
inversion
What is the term for the motion of the plantar surface (sole of the foot) away from the midline of the body?
plantar flexion
dorsiflexion
inversion
eversion
What is the term for the turning inward of the sole of the foot?
inversion
eversion
dorsiflexion
plantarflexion
What is the anatomical term for the turning outward of the sole of the foot?
eversion
inversion
pronation
supination
What is the anatomical term for the movement of two body surfaces toward each other, as in the act of bending?
flexion
extension
abduction
rotation
What is the anatomical term for the straightening of a limb after it has been flexed?
extension
flexion
rotation
abduction
Look at the diagram. The act of bending a joint or limb beyond normal extension or range of motion is called ________.
hyperextension
flexion
rotation
abduction
Look at the diagram. Rotational motion of the forearm in which the palm moves to face downward is called ________.
pronation
supination
flexion
extension
Look at the diagram. Rotational motion of the forearm in which the palm moves to face upward is called ________.
supination
pronation
flexion
extension
Look at the diagram showing movement of the legs. What is the term for movement laterally, or away from the midline?
lateral rotation
medial rotation
flexion
adduction
What is the term for movement medially, or toward the midline of the body?
medial rotation
lateral rotation
abduction
extension
Look at the diagram of the heart. What is the term for excessive growth or abnormal enlargement of a muscle?
hypertrophy
atrophy
necrosis
fibrosis
What is the condition called that occurs when tendons of the shoulder become impinged, or compressed, by the bones of the shoulder?
impingement syndrome
rotator cuff tear
bursitis
frozen shoulder
Look at the diagram showing legs. What is the genetic disease characterized by progressive muscular weakness and skeletal muscle deterioration?
muscular dystrophy
osteoporosis
arthritis
multiple sclerosis
What is the benign tumor consisting of striated muscle that occurs on or in the smooth muscle of the heart called?
rhabdomyoma
leiomyoma
lipoma
fibroma
What is the name of the procedure described as 'The removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination'?
biopsy
autopsy
amputation
transplant
What is the name of the procedure described as 'Evaluation of involuntary muscular responses with a reflex hammer'?
deep tendon reflexes
electromyography
range of motion testing
muscle biopsy
What is the name of the procedure described as 'A graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation'?
electromyogram
electrocardiogram
myogram
thermogram
