| Question |
Answer |
| Movement of a part away from the central axis of the body or body part. |
abduction |
| Movement of part toward the central axis of the body or body part. |
adduction |
| Straightening of a joint; when both elements of the joint are in the anatomic positon; the normal positon of a joint. |
extension |
| Act of bending a joint; the opposite of extension. |
flexion |
| Forced or excessive extension of a limb or joints. |
hyperextension |
| Forced overflexion of a limb or joint. |
hyperflexion |
| Outward turning of the foot at the ankle. |
eversion |
| Inward turning of the foot at the ankle. |
inversion |
| Rotation of the forearm so that the palm is down. |
pronate |
| Rotation of the forearm so that palm is up (in the anatomic position). |
supinate |
| Turning or rotating of the body or body part around its axis. |
rotate |
| Circular movement of a limb. |
circumduction |
| Tipping or slanting a body part slightly; in relation to the long axis of the body. |
tilt |
| A turning away from the regular standard or course. |
deviation |
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