Movements and Their Descriptions

Front

Flexion

Back

I am the movement that occurs when there is a decreasing the angle at the joint, bending

Front

Extension

Back

I am the movement that occurs when there is an increasing the angle at the joint, straightening

Front

Adduction

Back

I am the movement that brings limbs in towards the midline of the body

Front

Abduction

Back

I am the movement that takes limbs away from the midline of the body

Front

Rotation

Back

I am the movement that occurs when a limb (arm or leg) moves in a circular motion such as bowling

Front

Circumduction

Back

I am the movement that occurs when a limb (arm or leg) moves in a cone shape/circular motion in bowling

Front

Pronation

Back

I am the movement that occurs when the wrist rotates so the palm is facing down

Front

Supination

Back

I am the movement that occurs when the wrist rotates so the palm is facing up

Front

Plantar flexion

Back

I am the movement that occurs when an athlete points their toes

Front

Dorsi-flexion

Back

I am the movement that occurs when an athlete pulls toes up towards the knee