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Flexion definition
decreasing the angle of the joint
Flexion example
bending elbow
Extension definition
increasing the angle of the joint
Extension example
straightening elbow
Abduction definition
moving a limb away from midline
Abduction example
pulling leg up to the side
Adduction definition
moving limb towards midline
Adduction example
lowering leg from the side back to the middle
Pronation definition
turning palms down (back)
Supination definition
turning palms up (forward)
Inversion definition
turning sole of foot inward/ medially
Eversion definition
turning sole of foot outward/ laterally
Plantarflexion definition
pointing foot/ toes downward
Dorsiflexion definition
pulling toes upward
Protraction definition
to protrude or push forward
Retraction definition
to pull back
Rotation definition
turning a body part on an axis
Rotation example
turning head left and right
Circumduction definition
tracing out a circle/ cone in space
Circumduction example
arm circles
Opposition definition
touching the thumb to digit #5 (pinky)
Elevation definition
lifting or raising a body part
Elevation example
shrugging shoulders
Gliding definition
slight displacement or slipping of the bones
Gliding example
movement in wrist (waving)
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