Movement Terminology Flashcards

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What does flexion mean?

Bending a joint so the angle gets smaller. For example, bending the elbow in a biceps curl.

Straightening a joint so the angle gets larger. For example, straightening the knee to kick a ball.

Moving a limb away from the midline of the body. For example, lifting your arm out to the side.

Moving a limb towards the midline of the body. For example, lowering your arm back to your side.

A bone turning around its long axis at a joint. For example, rotation at the shoulder or hip.

A circular movement at a joint, making a cone shape. For example, drawing big circles with your arm at the shoulder.

Pointing the toes down to increase the ankle angle. It occurs at the ankle.

Pulling the toes up towards the shin to decrease the ankle angle. It occurs at the ankle.

Ball-and-socket joints, such as the shoulder and the hip.

Hinge joints, such as the elbow and the knee.

Flexion at the elbow.

Plantar flexion at the ankle.