types of joint movements

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flexion

decreases angle between bones (curl inward)

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adduction

toward midline of body

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circumduction

movement in a circle

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opposition

movement of thumb across palm (inward)

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depression

moving something inferior

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inversion

rotate foot towards midline

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dorsiflexion

points toes up

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supination

palms up (holding soup in hands)