Anatomical Body Movements

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A comprehensive vocabulary review of anatomical terms and definitions describing body movements.

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hyperextension

extension beyond a straight line

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supination

rotating the arm so the palm faces anteriorly

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pronation

rotating the arm so the palm faces posteriorly

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elevation

moving a body part upward

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depression

moving a body part downward

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eversion

elevating the lateral sole of the foot

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inversion

elevating the medial sole of the foot

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protraction

moving a body part forward

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retraction

moving a body part backward