Anatomical Body Movements

Front

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

Back

Pronation

Front

Straightening parts at a joint so the angle between them increases is called __________.

Back

Extension

Front

What movement is occurring when the foot points downward?

Back

Plantarflexion

Front

Turning the hand so the palm is downward is called __________.

Back

Pronation

Front

Identify the joint action that involves moving a limb in a circular motion.

Back

Circumduction

Front

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

Back

Flexion

Front

What is the movement called when the foot turns inward?

Back

Inversion

Front

What is the term for the movement of a body part away from the midline?

Back

Abduction

Front

What is the term for the movement of a body part toward the midline?

Back

Adduction

Front

What is the action called when the foot moves upward towards the shin?

Back

Dorsiflexion