Terms for movement

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Flexion

Bending of the join - occurs in sagittal plane

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Extension

Straightening of the joint - occurs in sagittal plane

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Abduction

Moving away from median plane - occurs in coronal plane

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Adduction

Moving toward median plane - occurs in coronal plane

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Lateral Flexion

Refers to side bending of the spine/neck - occurs in coronal plane

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Supination
Rotation/Movement of the forearm to face the palm forward
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Pronation
Rotation/Movement of the forearm to face to palm backward
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Protraction
Movement toward the front (anterior)
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Retraction
Movement toward the back (posterior)
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Elevation
Upward movement
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Depression
Downward movement