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Question 1

What does ROM stand for?

Answer 1

Range of motion

ROM is a term used to describe the movement capacity of a joint.

Question 2

What is the meaning of AROM?

Answer 2

Active range of motion

AROM refers to the range of motion achieved by an individual’s own muscle strength.

Question 3

Define PROM.

Answer 3

Passive range of motion

PROM is the range of motion achieved with assistance from an external force.

Question 4

What does RROM represent?

Answer 4

Resistive range of motion

RROM involves the range of motion against resistance.

Question 5

What is the meaning of AAROM?

Answer 5

Assisted active range of motion

AAROM is when an individual performs an active movement with some assistance.

Question 6

What does ADD stand for in motion terms?

Answer 6

Adduction

Adduction refers to the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.

Question 7

What does ABD represent?

Answer 7

Abduction

Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

Question 8

Define ROT’N.

Answer 8

Rotation

Rotation refers to the circular movement around an axis.

Question 9

What does FLEX mean?

Answer 9

Flexion

Flexion is the bending movement that decreases the angle between two body parts.

Question 10

What is the meaning of EXT’N?

Answer 10

Extension

Extension is the straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts.

Question 11

What does SUP’N stand for?

Answer 11

Supination

Supination refers to the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces upward.

Question 12

Define PRON’N.

Answer 12

Pronation

Pronation is the rotation of the forearm so that the palm faces downward.

Question 13

What does SB represent?

Answer 13

Side bending

Side bending refers to the lateral flexion of the spine.

Question 14

What does INV mean?

Answer 14

Inversion

Inversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot inward.

Question 15

What is the meaning of EVR?

Answer 15

Eversion

Eversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot outward.

Question 16

What does UD stand for?

Answer 16

Ulnar deviation

Ulnar deviation is the movement of the wrist towards the ulnar side (little finger side).

Question 17

Define RD.

Answer 17

Radial deviation

Radial deviation is the movement of the wrist towards the radial side (thumb side).

Question 18

What does Uln Dev represent?

Answer 18

Ulnar deviation

Ulnar deviation is synonymous with UD, referring to wrist movement towards the little finger.

Question 19

What is the meaning of Rad Dev?

Answer 19

Radial deviation

Rad Dev is synonymous with RD, referring to wrist movement towards the thumb.

Question 20

What does PROTR stand for?

Answer 20

Protraction

Protraction is the movement of a body part forward in the horizontal plane.

Question 21

Define RET.

Answer 21

Retraction

Retraction is the movement of a body part backward in the horizontal plane.

Question 22

What does WNL mean?

Answer 22

Within normal limits

WNL indicates that a measurement falls within the expected range.

Question 23

What does IR stand for?

Answer 23

Internal rotation

Internal rotation is the rotation of a joint towards the center of the body.

Question 24

What is the meaning of ER?

Answer 24

External rotation

External rotation is the rotation of a joint away from the center of the body.

Question 25

Define **Ext Rot**.

Answer 25

Internal rotation ## Footnote Ext Rot is another term for internal rotation.

Question 26

What does **Int Rot** represent?

Answer 26

External rotation ## Footnote Int Rot is another term for external rotation.

Question 27

What does **PF** stand for?

Answer 27

Planterflexion ## Footnote Planterflexion is the movement that decreases the angle between the foot and the leg.

Question 28

What is the meaning of **DF**?

Answer 28

Dorsiflexion ## Footnote Dorsiflexion is the movement that increases the angle between the foot and the leg.