Vocabulary Chapter 3 Physiology

Decrease in an angle between two bones

Increase in an angle between two bones

Move body part toward the midline

Move body part away from the midline

Move body part horizontally through the transverse plane

Move axial body part to the left or right

Turning or pivoting a body part around the center Axis “toward” the midline

Turning or pivoting a body part around the center Axis “away” from the midline

Multiple movements that turn/pivot the body part in a full circle. It can only occur at the hip and the shoulder

Push body part forward through the transverse plane

Pull the body part back through the transverse plane

Move body part superior

Move body part inferior

Rotate forearm so palm faces anterior/upward (hold a bowl of soup)

Rotate forearm so palm faces posterior downward ( dribble basketball like a “pro”)

Move sole of the foot inward towards the midline

Move sole of the foot outward away from the midline

Point toes forward as in tiptoes

Pull toes toward the shins

Pinch grip with thumb