Types of Anatomical Movements

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Abduction

movement away from the midline of the body

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Adduction

movement towards the midline of the body

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Flexion

a decrease in the angle of the joint

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Extension

an increase in the joint angle

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Rotation

a bone revolves around its longitudinal axis

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Elvation

the superior movement of a part of the body

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Depression

the inferior movement of a part of the body

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Protraction

movement of any body part anteriorly in the transverse plane

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Retraction

movement of the protracted part back to anatomical position

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Eversion

movement of the sole of the foot laterally

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Supination

turning of palm towards the anterior surface