Movements of the Wrist & Hand

Pronation

Palm Down

Supination

Palm Up

Finger Abduction

Fingers move away from the center of the hand

Finger Adduction

Fingers move toward the center of the hand

Finger Extension

Fingers straighten or move away from the palm of the hand

Finger Flexion

Fingers bend toward the palm of the hand

Finger/Wrist Circumduction

Fingers & wrist move in a circular movement

Thumb Opposition

touch thumb to each fingers of same hand