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16 Cards in this Set
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Flexion |
Bending a joint so as to decrease the angle of the joints. |
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Extension |
Straightening a joint increasing the angle between the bones. |
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Hyperextension |
Extreme extension of a joint beyond its normally straight position. |
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Dorsiflexion |
Moving toes/foot upwards |
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Plantar flexion |
Moving toes/foot downward |
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Abduction |
Away from the midline of the body. |
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Adduction |
Toward the midline of the body. |
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Circumduction |
Moves in a circle. |
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Internal rotation |
Bone spins toward the body midline. |
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External rotation |
Bone spins away from bodys midline. |
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Supination |
Turns the palm upwards. |
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Pronation |
Turns the palm downwards. |
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Inversion |
Foot movement turns the sole medially, toward the other foot. |
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Eversion |
Foot movement turns the sole laterally, away from the other foot. |
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Protraction |
Moves a part forward. |
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Retraction |
Moves a part backward. |
