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MS 5-4
Muscular system general medical terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abduction | movement away from the midline of the body |
| adduction | movement toward the midline of the body |
| circumduction | movement in a circular motion |
| dorsiflexion | moving the foot upward toward the leg |
| extension | straightening motion; movement to increase the angle between the bones |
| flexion | bending motion; movement to decrease the angle between bones |
| intramuscular | pertaining to within the muscle or muscle tissue |
| plantar flexion | moving the foot in a downward position away from the leg; pointing the toes downward |
| pronation | moving the palm face down or toward the back; palms down |
| rotation | moving or turning on an axis or pivot point, usually in a left-to-right motion |
| supination | moving the palms face up or toward the front; palms up |