Anatomical Body Movements

Front

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

Back

supination

Front

Turning the foot so the plantar surfaces faces medially.

Back

inversion

Front

Which of the following best describes extension?

Back

The straightening of a joint where the angle of movement increases

Front

The lateral motion TOWARDS the midline is called ______.

Back

adduction

Front

Movement AWAY from the mid-line is called _____________.

Back

abduction

Front

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

Back

pronation

Front

What movement is occurring here? Options: Eversion, Flexion, Dorsiflexion, Plantarflexion

Back

Plantarflexion

Front

What movement occurs at the elbow joint when reaching the right hand over to the left shoulder?

Back

Flexion

Front

What movement occurs when Nicole's hands come together above her head during jumping jacks?

Back

Abduction

Front

What is the movement of Noah's ankles when he stands on his "tip toe's" to reach the cookie jar?

Back

Plantar Flexion