IBSEHS 1.1

Flexion (usually arms and legs)

angle decreasing

extension (usually arms and legs)

angle increasing

superior

toward head

inferior

toward feet

Anterior

front of body

posterior

back of body

proxomal

nearest/ closest point of attachment

distal

father/ farthest point of attachment

superficial

closer to skin

Deep

closer to guts

medial

toward midline

lateral

away from midline

intermediate

between two body parts

protraction

forward movement (like a punch)

Retraction

backwards movement

opposition

thumb touches other finger tips on same hand

reposition

returning to natural state

abduction

away from your body (to the side)

adduction

toward your body (in tight)

Inversion

turning foot inwards

eversion

turning foot out or away

elevation

moving upwards

depression

moving downwards

supination

rotating palms to face up

Pronation

rotating palms to face down

circumduction

circular movement

dorsiflexion

moving toes up

plantarflexion

moving toes down

Midline

line from skull to feet

Divides into left and right halves of body