movements of the body

flexion

movement that decreases the angle between two body parts

extension

movement that increases the angle between two body parts

abduction

moving a part away from the midline (of the body)

adduction

moving a part towards the midline (of the body)

medial rotation

the anterior of the arm (or thigh) is moved toward the median plane (medially or inward)

lateral rotation

the anterior of the arm (or thigh) is moved away from the median plane (laterally or outward)

supination

rotation of the forearm resulting in the palm facing anteriorly (or turned upwards)

pronation

rotation of the forearm resulting in the palm facing posteriorly (or turned downwards)

dorsiflexion

movement of the ankle in which the dorsum of the foot is lifted (toes up; heel down)

plantar flexion

movement of the ankle in which the plantar surface of the foot is pointed downwards (toes down; heel up)

inversion

turning the sole of the foot medially (inward)

eversion

turning the sole of the foot laterally (outward)

elevation

lifting a body part superiorly (up)

depression

moving a body part inferiorly (down)

protraction

moving a body part in the anterior direction

retraction

moving a body part in the posterior direction