Biomechanics Terms

Interphalangeal

Saggital - Flexion & Extension

Metatarso-phalangeal

Saggital -Flexion, extension, hyperextensio ||Transverse - Abduction & adduction

Tarso-metatarsal

Non-planar - Gliding movement…slight

Ankle

Saggital - Dorsi & Plantar flexion

Subtalar

Forntal - Eversion & Inversion

Knee

Saggital - Flexion, extension, hyperextension || Transverse - Rotation… must be flexed

Hip

Saggital- Flexion, extension, hyperextension || Frontal - Abduction & adduction || Transverse - Medial & Lateral Rotation; Horizontal abduction and adduction

Pelvic Girdle

Saggital -Anterior & Posterior tilt || Frontal - Left and Right lateral tilt || Transverse - Left and right rotation

Sacroiliac

Non-planar - Gliding movement… slight

Vertebral Column

Saggital - Flexion, extension, hyperextension || Frontal - Left and right lateral flexion & reduction || Transvere - Left and right rotation

Shoulder Girdle

Saggital - Slight || Frontal - Upward and downward rotation elevation & depression || Transverse - Protraction and retraction

Glenohumeral

Saggital - Flexion, extension, hyperextension || Frontal - Abduction and Adduction || Transverse - Medial and lateral rotation; Horizontal. abduction and adduction

Elbow

Saggital - Flexion and extension

Radio-ulnar

Transverse- pronation and supination

Wrist

Saggital - flexion, extension, hyperextended. || Frontal - Radial and ulnar flexion

Intercarpal & Carpometacarpal

Non-planar- Gliding… Slightly

Metacarpo-phalngeal

Saggital - flexion, extension, hyperexten. || Frontal - abduction & adduction

Thumb –.1st . M. P joint

Saggital - Abduction, adduction || Frontal - flexion, extension, hyperextension || Oblique - opposition

Interphalangeal

Saggital - Flexion and extension

Atlanto-occipital

Saggital - Flexion and extension

Atlanto-axial

Transverse - Right and Left Lateral Rotation