Range of Motion 1.4

Ipsilateral

Structures on the same side of the body

Contralateral

Structures on the opposite side of the body

Internal Rotation

Medial rotation towards the midline of the body

External Rotation

Lateral rotation away from the center of the body

Dorsiflexion

The movement which decreases the angle between the dorsum (superior surface) of the foot & the leg, so that the toes are brought closer to the shin (toes up)

Plantarflexion

The movement which increases the angle between the dorsum (superior surface) of the foot & the shin (toes down)

Eversion

The movement of the sole of the foot towards from the midline of the body

Abduction

Refers to a motion that pulls a structure or part away from the midline of the body

Adduction

Refers to a motion that pulls a structure or part toward the midline of the body

Flexion

Describes a bending movement that decreases the angle between two parts

Extension

Describing a straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts

Pronation

Motion of rotating so that the ventral surface faces downward

Supination

Motion of rotating so that the ventral surface faces upward

Circumduction

Circular movement of a limb or eye