1.1 anatomical terminology

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Anatomy

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Retraction
posteromedial movement of scapula on thoracic wall, allowing shoulder to move posteriorly
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Protraction
anterolateral movement of scapula on thoracic wall, allowing shoulder to move anteriorly
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Pronation
rotation of hand & forearm so palm faces down/backwards.
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Abduction
movement away from the body (abduction of the shoulder raises arms out to side of animal)
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Adduction
movement towards midline (abduction of hips squeeze legs together)
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Pronation
rotation of hand & forearm so palm faces down/backwards
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Supination
rotation of forearm & hand so palms face up/forwards
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Flexion
decrease angle between two body parts
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Extension
increase angle between two body parts
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Protraction
anterolateral movement of scapula on thoracic wall, allowing shoulder to move anteriorly (e.g
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Retraction
posteromedial movement of scapula on thoracic wall, allowing should to move posteriorly (e.g