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Flexion

Bending a body part

Extension

Straightening a body part

Hyperextension

Extending a body part past its normal anatomical position

Abduction

Body part away from the anatomical position

Adduction

Body part toward the anatomical position

Circumduction

Moving a body part in a circle

Dorsiflexion

Pointing toes up

Plantar flexion

Pointing toes down

Pronation

Turning the palm of the hand down

Supination

Turning the palm of the hand up

Inversion

Turning the sole of the foot medially

Eversion

Turning the sole of the foot laterally

Elevation

Lifting a body part

Depression

Lowering a body part