Types of body movements

This tutorial by Joao from Kenhub covers the various body movements, their principles, and clinical relevance. It explains major movements like flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation, as well as joint-specific movements such as depression and circumduction. The tutorial also discusses the importance of understanding these movements in clinical settings, particularly in diagnosing conditions like arthritis.

What is lateral flexion and how does it differ from flexion?

Describe the movements of abduction and adduction.

What are the unique movements associated with the mandible?

How do inversion and eversion contribute to stability during movement?