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Flexion - ANSWERBending movement that decreases the angle between two parts
Extension - ANSWERThe opposite of flexion; a straightening movement that
increases the angle between body parts
Abduction - ANSWERMotion that pulls a structure or part away from the midline of
the body
Adduction - ANSWERMotion that pulls a structure or part towards the midline of the
body
Lateral Rotation - ANSWERTurning outward- away from midline
Medial Rotation - ANSWERTurning inward- toward midline
Elevation - ANSWERMovement in a superior direction
Depression - ANSWERMovement in an inferior direction
Pronation - ANSWERRotation of the forearm that moves the palm from an anterior-
facing position to a posterior-facing position
Supination - ANSWERRotation of the forearm so that the palm faces anteriorly
Plantar Flexion - ANSWERMovement of the foot in which the foot or toes flex
downward toward the sole.
Eccentric - ANSWERduring an eccentric contraction the muscle elongates while
under tension, due to an opposing force being greater than the force generated by
the muscle
Concentric - ANSWERa concentric contraction is a type of muscle contraction in
which the muscles shorten 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
Axial Skeleton - ANSWERSkull, spine, ribcage