Body Movements

Front

What is Flexion?

Back

Flexion is the bending movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, such as bending the knee or elbow.

Front

What is Supination?

Back

Supination is the rotational movement of the forearm that turns the palm upward or forward, as in the anatomical position.

Front

What is Plantar Flexion?

Back

Plantar Flexion is the movement of the ankle that points the toes downward, as when standing on tiptoes.

Front

What is Abduction?

Back

Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body, such as raising arms sideways.

Front

What is Dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the movement of the ankle that brings the toes closer to the shin, as in lifting the foot.

Front

What is Extension?

Back

Extension is the straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts, such as straightening the knee or elbow.

Front

What is Pronation?

Back

Pronation is the rotational movement of the forearm that turns the palm downward or backward.

Front

What is Inversion?

Back

Inversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot inward, towards the midline of the body.

Front

What is Eversion?

Back

Eversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot outward, away from 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 in sequence.