MOVEMENT TERMS by Ashley Nunez de Santiago

1. Flexion

anune6162 — 2025-03-13 18:06:15 UTC

Definition: Bringing two bones closer together, decreasing the joint angle.

anune6162 — 2025-03-13 18:10:34 UTC

Definition: Moving two bones away from each other, increasing the angle between two connected bones.

anune6162 — 2025-03-13 18:14:58 UTC

Definition: Moving the palm from an anterior, up facing position, to a posterior, down facing position.

anune6162 — 2025-03-13 18:17:06 UTC

Definition: Moving the palm from a posterior, down facing position, to an anterior, up facing position.

anune6162 — 2025-03-13 18:20:53 UTC

Definition: Moving a body part away (such as arms or legs) from the mid-line of the body.

anune6162 — 2025-03-13 18:23:26 UTC

Definition: Moving a body part towards the mid-line of the body.

anune6162 — 2025-03-13 18:30:01 UTC

Definition: The anterior surface of a body segment moves towards the mid-line of the body.

anune6162 — 2025-03-13 18:39:30 UTC

Definition: A body segment rotates away from the body's mid-line.

anune6162 — 2025-03-13 18:42:09 UTC

Definition: A circular movement of a limb or joint.

anune6162 — 2025-03-24 15:54:20 UTC

Definition: A movement of the ankle joint where the toes point downwards and the heel moves upward.

anune6162 — 2025-03-24 15:55:57 UTC

Definition: The upward bending of the ankle that brings the toes closer to the shin.