Angular Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Decrease in joint angle
(Bending forward, flexing elbow)

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Increase in joint angle

Question 3

Rotation

Answer 3

Movement around its longitudinal axis.
Limbs - medial or lateral (midline)

Question 4

Lateral flexion

Answer 4

Movement of trunk away from the midline - side bending

Question 5

Abduction

Answer 5

Movement away from midline (raise arm away)

Question 6

Adduction

Answer 6

Movement towards midline. (Lower arm toward body)

Question 7

Circumduction

Answer 7

Circular

(Flexion, abduction, extension, hyperextension, adduction in succession)

Question 8

Lateral rotation

Answer 8

Movement of bent arm (elbow) away from body

Question 9

Medial rotation

Answer 9

Movement of bent arm (elbow) toward midline