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Movements AP1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Decrease of an angle (usually in the sagittal plane) | flexion |
| Bending of trunk (vertebral column) to the side | lateral flexion |
| Increase of angle | extension |
| Extension beyond anatomical position | hyperextension |
| Movement away from the midline (usually in the frontal plane) | Abduction |
| Movement toward the midline | adduction |
| Movement of the palm of hand anteriorly or upward | supination |
| Movement of the palm of hand posteriorly or downward | pronation |
| Movement of ankle joint so dorsum of foot becomes closer to anterior surface of leg (standing on heels) | dorsiflexion |
| Movement of ankle joint so the plantar surface of foot becomes closer to the posterior surface of leg (standing on toes) | plantarflexion |
| Medial movement of sole of foot at ankle joint (sole goes inward) | inversion |
| Lateral movement of sole of foot at ankle joint | eversion |
Created by:
Lisa Hall
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