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ActionJoint Movement
The actions and movements of joints.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lateral rotation of the forearm so that the palm is turned up. | Supination |
| Movement toward the median plane. | Adduction |
| Extension of the ankle so that the toes are pointing downwards. | Plantar flexion |
| Flexing the ankle dorsally so that the toes are moving towards the shin. | Dorsiflexion |
| Movement backwards. | Retraction |
| Elevation of the medial edge of the foot so that the sole is turned inward. | Inversion |
| Occurs when the distal end of a joint moves in a circle and the proximal end is relatively fixed. | Circumduction |
| Movement away from the medial plane. | Abduction |
| Movement occurring when a bone moves around on its own central axis. | Rotation |
| Movement forward. | Protraction |
| Joint where only rotation is permitted. | Pivot |
| Joint with the greatest rand of motion. | Ball-and-Socket |