Types of Muscle Movement

Front

What is adduction?

Back

Adduction is the movement of a limb or other body part toward the midline of the body.

Front

What is flexion?

Back

Flexion is the bending movement that decreases the angle between two body parts.

Front

What is circumduction?

Back

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

Front

What is eversion?

Back

Eversion is the movement of the sole of the foot away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is extension?

Back

Extension is the straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts.

Front

What is supination?

Back

Supination is the rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces upward or forward.

Front

What is pronation?

Back

Pronation is the rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces downward or backward.

Front

What is abduction?

Back

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

Front

What is opposition?

Back

Opposition is the movement of the thumb across the palm to touch the fingertips.

Front

What is plantar flexion?

Back

Plantar flexion is the movement that increases the angle between the foot and the leg, pointing the toes downward.