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Chapters 44-47
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/18/2012

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Four Basic Elements of Normal Movement
Definition

Body alignment (posture)

Joint mobility

Balance

Coordinated movement

Term

ROM varies and determined by:

 

Definition

Genetic makeup

Developmental patterns

Presence or absence of disease

Physical activity

Term

Flexion

 

Definition
Bending a joint
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Extension
Definition
Straightening of a limb
Term
Abduction
Definition
Away from the body
Term
Adduction
Definition
Toward the body (add it)
Term
Pronate
Definition
Palm down
Term
Supinate
Definition
Palm up
Term
Hyperextension
Definition

Futher straightening of a joint

eg. bending the head backwards

Term
Rotation
Definition
Movement of the bone around the central axis
Term
Circumduction
Definition
Movement of the distal part of the bone in a circle while the proximal end remains fixed
Term
Eversion
Definition
Turning the sole of the foot outward by moving the ankle joint
Term
Inversion
Definition
Turning the sole of the foot inward by moving the ankle joint
Term
Balance
Definition
Smooth, purposeful movement
Term
(Balance) Result of proper functiong of :
Definition

Cerebral cortex

cerebellum

basal ganglia

semicircular canals of the ear

Term
Proprioception
Definition

Awareness of posture, movement, changes in equilibruim

Knowledge of position, weight, resistance of objects in relation to body

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Isotonic (Dynamic) Exercise
Definition
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