Movement of Diarthrosis

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Flexion

decrease the angle between two bones

<p>decrease the angle between two bones</p>
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Extension

increase the angle between two bones

<p>increase the angle between two bones</p>
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Hyperextension

increase the angle between 2 bones beyond the normal range of motion

<p>increase the angle between 2 bones beyond the normal range of motion</p>
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Abduction

limb moves away from the midline

<p>limb moves away from the midline</p>
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Adduction

limb moves toward the midline

<p>limb moves toward the midline</p>
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Rotation

move of a bone on an axis, toward or away from the body

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Circumduction

circular movement of the limb around an axis. Proximal portion remains stationary while distal portion moves in circle

<p>circular movement of the limb around an axis. Proximal portion remains stationary while distal portion moves in circle</p>
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Supination

turning palm upward, feet raising medial margin

<p>turning palm upward, feet raising medial margin</p>
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Pronation

turning palm downward, feet lowering medial margin

<p>turning palm downward, feet lowering medial margin</p>
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Plantarflexion

extends the foot, with toes pointing down

<p>extends the foot, with toes pointing down</p>
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Dorsiflexion

flexes the foot bringing toes up

<p>flexes the foot bringing toes up</p>
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Inversion

turns the sole of the foot inward (medially)

<p>turns the sole of the foot inward (medially)</p>
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Eversion

turns the sole of the foot outward (laterally)

<p>turns the sole of the foot outward (laterally)</p>
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Protraction

moving shoulders and/or jaw forward

<p>moving shoulders and/or jaw forward</p>
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Retraction

moving shoulders and/or jaw backwards

<p>moving shoulders and/or jaw backwards</p>
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Elevation

lifting body superiorly (upward)

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Depression

lifting body inferiorly (downward)

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Opposition

moves thumb to touch the tips of the other fingers

<p>moves thumb to touch the tips of the other fingers</p>