Movements - Sports Science

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IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science (SL)

Anatomy

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Flexion

Bending

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Extension

Straightening

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Abduction

Moving away from the reference axis

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Adduction

Bringing closer to the reference axis

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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)

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Supination

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

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Circumduction

Combination of: flexion, abduction, extension, adduction