Anatomy 2134 Chapter 9 Study Guide: Joint Movements

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A set of vocabulary flashcards defining various synovial joint movements as described in the Anatomy 2134 Chapter 9 study guide.

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Rotation

Turning around a fixed axis

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Protraction

Anterior movement of body part in transverse plane

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Abduction

Movement away from the midline of frontal plane

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Elevation

Raising of body part vertical to frontal plane

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Retraction

Posterior movement of body part in transverse plane

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Depression

Lowering of body part to frontal plane

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Adduction

Movement toward the midline of frontal plane

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Circumduction

One end of appendage stays fixed, other end moves in a circle

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Supination

Palms up

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Pronation

Palms down

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Flexion

Decrease in joint angle in sagittal plane

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Extension

Increase in joint angle in sagittal plane