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Body Movement Terms

TermDefinition
Flexion Bending movement that decreases the angle of the joint
Extension Reverse of flexion; Joint angle is increased
Hyperflexion When a joint is flexed beyond its normal range of motion
Hyper-extension When a joint is extended beyond its normal limits
Abduction Movement away from the midline
Adduction Movement toward the midline
Hyperadduction Adduction past 0 degree point
Hyperabduction Abduction past 180 degree point
Inversion Moving foot so the sole is inward/ Lift medial edge of foot
Eversion Moving foot so the sole is outward/ Lift lateral edge of foot
Dorsiflexion Flexing the foot upwards at the ankle
Plantar Flexion Bending the foot downward at the ankle
Elevation Raising a body part directly upwards, no rotation or changes in the degree of a joint
Depression Movement of a body part in an inferior direction, or moving downward.
Protraction Moving parts forward
Retraction Moving parts backward
Supination Moving hand so the palm is upward
Pronation Moving hand so the palm is downward
Radial Flexion The movement of the wrist towards the "thumb side"
Ulnar Flexion The movement of the wrist towards the "Pinky side"
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