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flexion

bending of a joint so that the angle of the joint decreases

extension

straightening a joint so that the angle of the joint increases

hyperextension

continuation of extension beyond anatomic position

abduction

movement of a joint so that a body part moves away from the midline of the body

adduction

movement of a joint so that a body part moves toward the midline of the body

rotation

occurs when a bone pivots or rotates around its own central axis

supination

type of lateral or outward rotation

pronation

type of medial or inward rotation

plantar flexion

movement of the ankle so the foot moves inferiorily toward the plantar surface

dorsiflexion

movement of the ankle as the foot moves superiorly in the direction of the dorsum