Joint Movements

Abduction

Abduction is a process of moving a body part away from the midline of the body.

Adduction

Adduction is the process of moving a body part toward the midline of the body.

Circumduction

Circumduction is the process of moving a body part in a circular motion, such as swinging your arm.

Eversion

Eversion is the process of turning outward, such as at the ankle.

Inversion

Inversion is the process of turning inward, such as the ankle.

Dorsiflexion

Is the process of bending a body part backwards, such as pulling your ankle to your shin.

Pronation

Pronation is the process of turning the hand so that the palm points downward

Protraction

Protraction is the process of moving a body part forward, such as the jaw.

Rotation

Rotation is the process of moving a body part around a central axis

Extension

Extension is the process of straightening a flexed limb or spine

Flexion

Flexion is the process of bending a flexed limb or the spine.

Retraction

Retraction is the process of moving a body part backward, such as the jaw.

Supination

Supination is the process of turning the palm upward