Flexion - answer Bending movement that decreases the angle between two parts
Extension - answer The opposite of flexion; a straightening movement that increases
the angle between two parts
Abduction - answer Motion that pulls a structure or part away from the body
Adduction - answer Motion that pulls a structure or part towards the midline of the body
Lateral Rotation - answer Turning outward
Medial Rotation - answer Turning inward
Elevation - answer Movement in a superior direction
Depression - answer Movement in an inferior direction
Pronation - answer Rotation of the forearm that moves the palm from an anterior-facing
position to a posterior-facing position
Supination - answer Rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces anteriorly
Plantarflexion - answer Movement of the foot in which the foot or toes flex downward
towards the sole
Dorsiflexion - answer Flexion of the entire foot inferiorly
Eversion - answer Movement of the sole of the foot away from the medial plane
Inversion - the movement of the sole towards the medial plane
Protrusion - answer The anterior movement of an object
Protraction - answer Anterior movement of the arms at the shoulders
Retraction - answer Posterior movement of the arms at the shoulders
Rotation - answer Motion that occurs when a part turns on it's axis
, Sagittal Plane of Motion - answerThis plane makes the body move front and back,
flexion and extension happen in this plane, which is perpendicular to the ground,
dividing the body left and right. Gravity influences movement in this plane.
Frontal Plane of Motion - answerThis plane makes the body move laterally, or from side
to side, thus dividing the body from the front to the back. This plane is perpendicular to
the ground. Abduction, adduction, and lateral flexion occur in this plane. Gravity
influences movement in this plane.
Transverse or Horizontal Plane of Motion - answerThis plane divides the body
horizontally, from top to bottom at the torso, and is parallel to the ground. Twisting and
rotation is performed within this plane. Gravity does not influence rotation.
Supine - answerLying on the back or with the face upward. In anatomical terms, the
dorsal side is down and the ventral side is up.
Prone - answerBody position in which the person lies flat with their chest down and their
back up. In anatomical terms, the dorsal side is up and the ventral side is down.
Midline - answerBisecting of the body vertically down the center; movements of the
body are often referred to in their relation to the midline.
Anterior - answerFront side of the body
Posterior - answerBack side of the body
Inversion - answerThe movement of the sole toward the median plane
Eccentric - answerIn this type of contraction, the muscle elongates while under tension,
due to an opposing force being greater that the force generated by the muscle
Concentric - answerIn this type of contraction, the muscle shortens while generating
force
Closed Kinetic Chain - answerThe segment farthest from the midline (usually the hand
or foot) is fixed or stationary
Open Kinetic Chain - answerThe segment farthest from the midline (usually the hand or
foot) is free and not fixed
Proper Movement Principle: Awareness - answerBecome aware of the body's
alignment, movement, and positioning
Proper Movement Principle: Breath - answerProper breathing can enhance core
engagement and muscular control
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