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19 Cards in this Set
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Flexion
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motion that decreases the angle between the bones in a joint
ex. bending elbow - Opp. of extension |
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Extension
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motion that increases the angle between bones in a joint
ex. straightening elbow - Opp. of flexion |
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Hyperextension
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motion that goes beyond its normal limits
ex. "hitchhiker's thumb" |
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Abduction
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motion in which a body part is moved away from the midline
ex. raising arm - Opp. of adduction |
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Adduction
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motion in which a body part is moved toward the midline
ex. lowering arm - Opp. of abduction |
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Rotation
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motion is which a bone turns around its own longitudinal axis
ex. medial and lateral rotation of the arm and leg |
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Supination
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special rotational movement of the forearm that causes the palm of the hand to face anterior
- Opp. of pronation |
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Pronation
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special rotational movement of the forearm that causes the palm of the hand to face posterior
- Opp. of supination |
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Circumduction
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movement of the limbs describes a cone in space; motion that occurs at the "ball and socket" joints at the shoulder and the hip
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Plantar flexion
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downward movement of the foot and toes at the ankle resulting in the foot and toes pointing toward the floor
- Opp. of dorsiflexion |
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Dorsiflexion
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upward movement of the foot and toes at the ankle resulting in the toes and foot projecting away from the floor
- Opp. of plantar flexion |
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Opposition
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movement of the thumb to approach or touch one or more of the fingertips
- Opp. of reposition |
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Reposition
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movement of the thumb returning to a parallel position with the fingers
- Opp. of opposition |
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Inversion
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special movement of the foot where the sole of the foot turns inward toward the median line
- Opp. of eversion |
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Eversion
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special movement of the foot where the sole of the foot turns outward or away from the median line
- Opp. of inversion |
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Protraction
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movement of a bone anteriorly in a transverse plane
ex. moving jaw forward - Opp. of retraction |
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Retraction
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movement posteriorly along a transverse plane
ex. moving jaw backward - Opp. of protraction |
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Elevation
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upward movement of a bone vertically
ex. closing mouth - Opp. of depression |
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Depression
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downward movement of a bone vertically
ex. opening mouth - Opp. of elevation |
