Movement terminology
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| Backward movement of shoulder girdle |
Retraction |
| Upward movement of shoulder girdle |
Elevation |
| Movement beyond the normal range of flexion |
Hyperflexion |
| Radius lies diagonally across the ulna, palm down |
Pronation |
| Movement of body part toward the midline |
Adduction |
| Movement of the sole of the foot inward or medially |
nversion |
| Downward movement of the shoulder girdle |
Depression |
| Movement around the longitudinal axis of the bone toward the midline |
Internal Rotation |
| Face-upward position of entire body, back lying |
Supine |
| Increase of the angle in a joint |
Extension |
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