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12 Cards in this Set
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Flexion |
Bending or decreasing two bones about a joint. I.e The Knee flexing back towards the glutes |
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Extension |
Straightening or Increasing the angle between two bones about a joint. (Opposite of Flexion) I.e The knee extending out straight as if to kick something |
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Abduction |
Movement of the limb or part of the limb AWAY from the mid line of the body |
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Adduction |
Movement of the limb or part of the limb back towards the mid line of the body. |
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Circumduction |
A combination of Flexion, extension, abduction and adduction in one movement. |
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Rotation |
Movement of a limb or part of a limb about its long axis |
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Plantarflexion |
Specific movement of the ankle (Pointing of the toes) |
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Dorsiflexion |
Specific movement of the ankle (Toes pointing up, heel back) |
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Eversion |
The movement of the sole of your foot outside or outwards. |
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Inversion |
Movement of the sole of the foot inside/Inwards. |
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Supination |
Palms facing upwards. Involves the uncrossing of the radius and the ulnar |
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Pronation |
Palms facing downwards. The crossing of the radius and the ulnar |
