Movements

Pregunta	Respuesta
Flexion	Decrease angle at the joint
Extension	Increase angle at the joint
Dorsiflexion	Toes brought up
Plantarflexion	Toes pointing towards ground
Abduction	Moves limb away from midline of body
Adduction	Moves limb towards midline of body
Circumduction	Combination of: - Flexion - Extension - Abduction - Adduction There is no rotation of the bones at the joint
Rotation	Rotation around the long axis of the joint Types: - Lateral / External - Medial / Internal
Pronation	- Palm faces posteriorly - Rotation of radius around ulna
Supination	- Palm faces anterior - Radius and ulna are parallel
Inversion	Sole of foot faces towards midline of body
Eversion	Sole of foot faces away from midline of body
Where is the location of the movement during inversion and eversion?	In the foot, NOT the ankle

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	Creado por Kyra Bingham hace más de 9 años