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Question | Answer |
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Adduction | Moves closer to the midline |
Abduction | Moves away from the midline |
Flexion | Decreases the angle of a joint |
Extension | Increases the angle of a joint |
Rotation | Moves a bone around its own axis |
Pronation | Turns the palm down |
Supination | Turns the palm up |
Inversion | Moves the sole of the foot inward |
Eversion | Moves the sole of the foot outward |
Dorsiflexion | Elevates the foot |
Plantar flexion | Lowers the foot (points the toes) |