Muscle Movements

Front

What is Abduction?

Back

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

Front

What is Plantar Flexion?

Back

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

Front

What is Pronation?

Back

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

Front

What is Extension?

Back

Extension is the movement that increases the angle between body parts, typically straightening a joint.

Front

What is Adduction?

Back

Adduction is the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.

Front

What is Eversion?

Back

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

Front

What is Flexion?

Back

Flexion is the movement that decreases the angle between body parts, typically bending a joint.

Front

What is Dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the movement that raises the foot upwards towards the shin.

Front

What is Circumduction?

Back

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

Front

What is Supination?

Back

Supination is the rotational movement of the forearm that turns the palm upward.