Match the joint movement with its correct description.

-movement of a body part in a circular motion

Question

Match the joint movement with its correct description.

-movement of a body part in a circular motion

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Circumduction is the movement of a body part in a circular motion, such as making a circle with your arm.

Answer: D
 Rotation is the movement of a body part around its longitudinal axis, such as turning your head.

Answer: E
 Supination is the movement of the forearm so that the palm is facing up or forward, such as holding a bowl of soup.

(Note: dorsiflexion and pronation are not described by the given definition.)

Match the Joint Movement with Its Correct Description