Movements - Sports Science

Flexion

Flexion

Bending

Extension

Straightening

Abduction

Moving away from the reference axis

Adduction

Bringing closer to the reference axis

Pronation

Medial rotation of the radius, resulting in the palm of the hand facing posteriorly (if in anatomical position) or inferiorly (if elbow is flexed)

Supination

Lateral rotation of the radius, resulting in the palm of the hand facing anteriorly or superiorly

Circumduction

Combination of: flexion, abduction, extension, adduction