Movements of the Wrist & Hand
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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