Body Movements

Front

What is Inversion?

Back

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

Front

What is Eversion?

Back

Eversion is a movement that turns the sole of the foot outward, away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is Plantarflexion?

Back

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

Front

What is Dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the movement that increases the angle between the foot and the leg, bringing the toes upward.

Front

What is Abduction?

Back

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

Front

What is Adduction?

Back

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

Front

What is Hyperextension?

Back

Hyperextension is the extension of a joint beyond its normal anatomical position.

Front

What is Flexion?

Back

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

Front

What is Pronation?

Back

Pronation is the rotation of the forearm or foot that turns the palm or sole downward.

Front

What is Supination?

Back

Supination is the rotation of the forearm or foot that turns the palm or sole upward.