Body Movements: Definitions
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Wilmarie Busher-Betancourt
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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
Movement of a limb laterally, away from the midline of the body.
Adduction
Abduction
Flexion
Extension
Hyperextension
2.
Multiple Choice
Movement of a limb medially, towards the midline of the body.
Adduction
Abduction
Flexion
Extension
Hyperextension
3.
Multiple Choice
Movement of a limb anteriorly; a forward motion; decreases angle between two bones.
Adduction
Abduction
Flexion
Extension
Hyperextension
4.
Multiple Choice
Movement of a limb posteriorly to return body to neutral position; a backwards motion; increases angle between two bones.
Adduction
Abduction
Flexion
Extension
Hyperextension
5.
Multiple Choice
Movement of a limb posteriorly to BEYOND neutral position; increases angle between two bones greater than 180 degrees but less than 360.
Adduction
Abduction
Flexion
Extension
Hyperextension
6.
Multiple Choice
Movement of a limb posteriorly to BEYOND neutral position; increases angle between two bones greater than 180 degrees but less than 360.
Adduction
Abduction
Flexion
Extension
Hyperextension
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