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Movements
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| flexion | decrease the joint angle |
| extension | increase the joint angle |
| lateral flexion | of or toward the side (opposite of medial) |
| rotation/circumduction | movement around a longitudinal axis |
| medial rotation (inward & outward) | of or toward the middle (opposite of lateral) |
| elevation | upward |
| depression | downward |
| adduction | towards the midline |
| abduction | away from the midline |
| pronation | turn downward |
| supination | turn upward |
| lateral rotation | side movement around a longitudinal axis |
| inversion | turn in |
| eversion | turn out |
| plantar flexion | bottom of foot is pushing downward |
| dorsi flexion | top of foot is elevated with the toes pointing upward |
| superficial | near the surface |
| deep | away from the surface |