Joint Movements

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Flexion

Bending a limb, decreasing angle between bones.

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Extension

Straightening a limb, increasing angle between bones.

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Rotation

Turning a joint around its axis.

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Lateral Flexion

Side bending.

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Abduction

Movement away from the body's center.

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Adduction

Movement toward the body's center.

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Circumduction

Conical movement combining flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

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Inversion

Turning sole of foot inward.

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Eversion

Turning sole of foot outward.

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Protraction

Moving body part forward.

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Retraction

Moving body part backward.

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Elevation

Moving body part up.

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Depression

Moving body part down.

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Opposition

Thumb and fifth digit touching.