anatomical movements

Front

Which of the following best describes extension? Options: The straightening of a joint where the angle of movement increases, The bending of a joint where bones get closer together, The rotation of a joint or spinning of one bone on another, The lateral movement away from the midline

Back

The straightening of a joint where the angle of movement increases

Front

Identify the joint action being performed: Extension, Flexion, Abduction, Adduction

Back

Extension

Front

The lateral motion TOWARDS the midline is called ______.

Back

adduction

Front

Movement AWAY from the mid-line is called _____________.

Back

abduction

Front

Identify the joint action being performed: Circumduction, Lateral Rotation, Medial Rotation, Eversion

Back

Circumduction

Front

Turning the hand so that the palm is upward or facing anteriorly (in anatomical position).

Back

supination

Front

Rotation of the forearm until the palm faces DOWN is called __________.

Back

pronation

Front

What is the movement of Harry's ankles when he stands on his "tippy toes" to reach the cookie jar?

Back

Plantar Flexion

Front

When Dustin Martin kicks a football the movement of the knee joint in the back swing, before kicking the ball is......

Back

Flexion

Front

Which movement is shown in the picture?

Back

rotation