Muscle Movements

Front

What is the term for moving a limb away from the midline of the body?

Back

Abduction

Front

What is the term for turning the sole of the foot so it faces laterally?

Back

Eversion

Front

What is the term for turning the palm of the hand upward?

Back

Supination

Front

What is the term for turning the palm of the hand downward?

Back

Pronation

Front

What is the term for moving a limb towards the midline of the body?

Back

Adduction

Front

What is the term for pointing the toes downward?

Back

Plantarflexion

Front

What is the term for lifting the toes upward?

Back

Dorsiflexion

Front

What is the term for the movement of the foot that turns the sole inward?

Back

Inversion

Front

What is the term for the movement of the foot that turns the sole outward?

Back

Eversion

Front

What is the term for bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones?

Back

Flexion