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Movements
Question | Answer |
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flexion | decrease the joint angle |
extension | increase the joint angle |
lateral flexion | of or toward the side (opposite of medial) |
rotation/circumduction | movement around a longitudinal axis |
medial rotation (inward & outward) | of or toward the middle (opposite of lateral) |
elevation | upward |
depression | downward |
adduction | towards the midline |
abduction | away from the midline |
pronation | turn downward |
supination | turn upward |
lateral rotation | side movement around a longitudinal axis |
inversion | turn in |
eversion | turn out |
plantar flexion | bottom of foot is pushing downward |
dorsi flexion | top of foot is elevated with the toes pointing upward |
superficial | near the surface |
deep | away from the surface |