SFS Types of Movement

Front

What is Eversion?

Back

Eversion is the movement that elevates the lateral sole of the foot, turning the sole outward.

Front

What is Elevation?

Back

Elevation is the upward movement of a body part, such as raising the shoulders.

Front

What is Supination?

Back

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

Front

What is Pronation?

Back

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

Front

What is Circumduction?

Back

Circumduction is the movement of the end of a body part in a circular motion, often seen in shoulder or hip joints.

Front

What is Inversion?

Back

Inversion is the movement that elevates the medial sole of the foot, turning the sole inward.

Front

What is Dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the movement that brings the toes closer to the shin, decreasing the angle at the ankle.

Front

What is Plantar Flexion?

Back

Plantar Flexion is the movement that points the toes away from the shin, increasing the angle at the ankle.

Front

What is Abduction?

Back

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

Front

What is Adduction?

Back

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