Angular Joint Movements

Moving a part forward (thrusting the head forward).

• protraction
• retraction
• elevation
• supination

Turning the hand so that the palm is upward or facing anteriorly (in anatomical position).

• supination
• pronation
• flexion
• dorsiflexion

Turning the foot so the plantar surfaces faces medially.

• plantar flexion
• eversion
• inversion
• dorsiflexion

Moving a part backwards is

• elevation.
• retraction.
• depression.
• protraction.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Turning the hand so the palm is downward is

• inversion.
• supination.
• pronation.
• eversion.

Moving a part around an axis is

• circumduction.
• retraction.
• elevation.
• rotation.

Movement of the ankle that brings the foot farther from the shin is

• dorsiflexion.
• plantar flexion.
• inversion.
• eversion.

Movement at the ankle that brings the foot closer to the shin is

• dorsiflexion.
• plantar flexion. 
• eversion.
• inversion.

Moving a body part towards the midline is

• adduction.
• abduction.
• rotation.
• protraction.

Straightening parts at a joint so the angle between them increases is

• flexion
• hyperextension
• extension