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Movement of Joints
Cards in this deck (6)
- 1ExtensionMovement that increases joint angle.
E.g. straightening the elbow. - 2FlexionMovement that decreases joint angle.
E.g. Bending the elbow up. - 3HypertensionWhen part of the body is extended beyond the anatomical position.
- 4AbductionMovement of a body part away from the central axis.
This applies to the arms, legs, toes and fingers. - 5AdductionMovement of a body part toward the central axis.
- 6CircumductionThere are two types- circumduction and rotation.
Rotation occurs when there is a turning around an axis.
Joints permit circular movements.
Occurs when you make windmill actions with your arms.
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- Human Physiology and Anatomy Flashcards on Movement of Joints, created by izzy-whizzy on 10/05/2013.
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