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Joint Movements.

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1 Joint Movements

2 Flexion/Extension Flexion: bending motion where angle between bones is decreased Extension: straightening motion where angle between bones increased

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4 hyperextension Extension beyond straight

5 Dorsiflexion/Plantar flexion

6 Abduction/Adduction Abduction: movement away from midline
Adduction: movement towards midline

7 Abduction/Aduction

8 Circumduction Movement of distal end of bone in circular motion while proximal remains stable

9 Rotation Movement of body part around its own axis

10 Pronation and Supination
Supination: Pivoting movement of forearm where radius is rotated to parallel with ulna Pronation: Pivoting motion where radius is rotated over ulna

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12 Inversion/Eversion Movement of sole of foot Movement of sole of foot inward (medially) outward (laterally)

13 Elevation/Depression

14 Protraction/Retraction


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