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Body Structure 2
Body Structure and Processes Orientation 2 PT2 - 30/9/24
Question | Answer |
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flexion? | decrease angle in bones in sagittal plane |
extension? | increase angle in bones in sagittal plane |
hyperextension? | continuation of extension beyond anatomical position |
abduction? | away from body midline laterally (frontal plane) |
adduction? | to body midline laterally (frontal plane) |
circumduction? | circular movement of limb |
name angular movements | flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and circumduction |
medial rotation? | towards midline |
lateral rotation? | away midline |
pronation? | palm up to down |
supination? | palm down to up |
name rotational movements? | medial rotation, lateral rotation, pronation and supination |
inversion? | sole towards midline (pinky down) |
eversion? | sole away midline (pinky up) |
dorsiflexion? | flexion at ankle where angle between top foot and ankle decreases (toes up) |
plantarflexion? | flexion where angle between heel and ankle decrease (tip toes) |