Learn: Types of Movement- Anatomy

Flexion

Bending parts at a joint to decrease angle

Extension

Straightening joint to increase angle

Hyperextension

Extending beyond anatomical position

abduction

moving part away from midline

adduction

moving parts towards the midline

circumduction

moving part in a circular motion

Rotation

moving a part around an axis

Elevation

raising a part

Depression

lowering a part

Protraction

moving part forward

Retraction

moving part backwards

Inverse

Turning foot to face in

eversion

Tilt sole of foot away/ towards midline of body

Dorsiflexion

bending the foot upward

Plantar flexion

bending the foot downward

Supination

turning the palm of the hand upward

pronation

turning the palm of the hand down

Opposition

ability to grasp