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Body Movement
Body Movement Terminology
Question | Answer |
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Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body or body part. | abduction |
Movement of part toward the central axis of the body or body part. | adduction |
Straightening of a joint; when both elements of the joint are in the anatomic positon; the normal positon of a joint. | extension |
Act of bending a joint; the opposite of extension. | flexion |
Forced or excessive extension of a limb or joints. | hyperextension |
Forced overflexion of a limb or joint. | hyperflexion |
Outward turning of the foot at the ankle. | eversion |
Inward turning of the foot at the ankle. | inversion |
Rotation of the forearm so that the palm is down. | pronate |
Rotation of the forearm so that palm is up (in the anatomic position). | supinate |
Turning or rotating of the body or body part around its axis. | rotate |
Circular movement of a limb. | circumduction |
Tipping or slanting a body part slightly; in relation to the long axis of the body. | tilt |
A turning away from the regular standard or course. | deviation |