Question

What is the order of cardinal movements (position changes)?

Answer 1

The order of position changes includes supination of the forearm, inversion of the foot, pronation of the forearm, and elevation of the scapula, representing some articulations enabled by various joints.

Step-by-step explanation:

The order of cardinal movements or position changes described, including supination and pronation of the hand, and elevation of the scapula, involves the following sequence:

1. Supination of the forearm turns the hand to the palm forward position (from the palm backward position to the palm forward position), in which the radius and ulna are parallel.
2. Inversion of the foot makes the bottom of the foot face the midline of the body.
3. Pronation of the forearm turns the hand to the palm backward position (from the palm forward position to the palm backward position), in which the radius crosses over the ulna to form an "X".
4. Elevation involves moving the scapula in an upward direction.

These movements represent only a few of how joints can enable the body to move.