Body Movements

1. Flexion - degrees of the angle of the joints by bending. It is the opposite of extension.
2. Extension - increase in the angle of the joint or straightening of the joint. It is the opposite of flexion.
3. Inversion - turning the foot inward at the joints.
4. Eversion - turning the foot outward at the angle joints.
5. Dorsiflexion - flexion between lower leg and the foot so the angle between the structures is less than or equal to 90 degrees.
6. Abduction - movement away from the midline.
7. Adduction - movement toward the midline.
8. Pronation - turning unto one’s stomach or turning the hand, so the palm is down.
9. Supination - turning unto one’s back or turning the hand so the palm is facing forward.
10. Rotation - circular movement around a specified axis.
11. Tilt - moving the body part so the sagittal plane is not parallel to the long axis of the rest of the body or body part