Definition
Bending a body part, which decreases the angle of the joint.
What is flexion
What is touching your hands behind your back an example of?
Retraction
What body part is used for Dorsiflexion?
The foot
Lifting of the foot, so that the top of the foot moves to the anterior leg
What is dorsiflexion
Lifting your foot is an example of what?
Dorsiflexion
What body part uses Protraction?
The Shoulder
Turning of the foot to angle the bottom of the foot away from the midline
What is inversion
What is an example of rotation?
Turning your head.
What part of the body uses Plantar Flexion
Occurs when the shoulder is moved forward ie: pushing something against the wall or throwing a ball
Protraction
What is throwing a ball an example of?
Protraction
What body parts use Extension?
Opposite of protraction motion, the scapula is pulled posteriorly and medially, torard the vertebral column. ie: touching your hands behind your back
What is retraction
Standing up straight is an example of what??
Extension
What body parts use Rotation?
Pivot joint or ball socket joint