Body Positions
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Abduction
lateral movement of a body part away from the midline of the body
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Circumduction
turning in a circular motion
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Adduction
lateral movement of a body part toward the midline of the body
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Flexion
the state of being bent; toward the body
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Extension
the state of being in a straight line
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Hyperextension
the state of exaggerated extension
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Dorsiflexion
backward bending of hand or foot
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Planter flexion
flexion of the foot; foot drop position
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Rotation
turning on an axis provided by its joint
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Internal rotation
a body part turning on its axis toward the midline of the body
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