Body Movements

Front

What is Flexion?

Back

Flexion is the bending of a joint where the angle between the bones decreases.

Front

What is Extension?

Back

Extension is the straightening of a joint where the angle of movement increases.

Front

What is Abduction?

Back

Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is Adduction?

Back

Adduction is the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.

Front

What is Circumduction?

Back

Circumduction is a circular movement of a limb that involves flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

Front

What is Eversion?

Back

Eversion is the movement of the sole of the foot outward, away from the midline.

Front

What is Inversion?

Back

Inversion is the movement of the sole of the foot inward, toward the midline.

Front

What is Dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the movement that brings the foot closer to the shin.

Front

What is Plantarflexion?

Back

Plantarflexion is the movement that points the toes away from the shin.

Front

What is Supination?

Back

Supination is the rotation of the forearm that turns the palm upward.