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Movement terms
Movement terminology
Question | Answer |
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Backward movement of shoulder girdle | Retraction |
Upward movement of shoulder girdle | Elevation |
Movement beyond the normal range of flexion | Hyperflexion |
Radius lies diagonally across the ulna, palm down | Pronation |
Movement of body part toward the midline | Adduction |
Movement of the sole of the foot inward or medially | nversion |
Downward movement of the shoulder girdle | Depression |
Movement around the longitudinal axis of the bone toward the midline | Internal Rotation |
Face-upward position of entire body, back lying | Supine |
Increase of the angle in a joint | Extension |