Anatomical Body Movements

Front

What is the term for movement away from the mid-line of the body?

Back

Abduction

Front

What is the term for the rotation of the forearm until the palm faces down?

Back

Pronation

Front

What is the term for turning the hand so that the palm faces upward or anteriorly?

Back

Supination

Front

What is the term for the extension of parts at a joint beyond the anatomical position?

Back

Hyperextension

Front

What is the term for turning the foot so that the plantar surface faces medially?

Back

Inversion

Front

What is the opposite of abduction?

Back

Adduction

Front

What is the term for moving a limb towards the mid-line of the body?

Back

Adduction

Front

What is the term for the movement of the shoulder joint that raises the arm laterally?

Back

Abduction

Front

What is the term for the movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?

Back

Flexion

Front

What is the term for the movement that increases the angle between two body parts?

Back

Extension