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FLEXION & EXTENSION
Plane = Sagittal --- divides right/left
Axis = Frontal (transverse) --- runs medial/lateral
ABDUCTION & ADDUCTION
Plane = Frontal (coronal) --- divides anterior/posterior
Axis = Sagittal (frontal) --- runs anterior/posterior
INTERNAL ROTATION (e.g., pronation)

EXTERNAL ROTATION (e.g., supination)
Plane = Transverse (horizontal) --- divides upper/lower
Axis = Longitudinal --- runs longitudinally through limb
PLANTARFLEXION (extension of ankle)

DORSIFLEXION (flexion of ankle)
Plane = Oblique sagittal
Axis = Oblique frontal
INVERSION & EVERSION (of foot)
Plane = Oblique frontal
Axis = Oblique sagittal
SCAPULAR ABDUCTION (protraction)
SCAPULAR ADDUCTION (retraction)

SHOULDER HORIZONTAL ABDUCTION & ADDUCTION

CERVICAL/TRUNK ROTATION
Plane = Transverse (horizontal) --- divides upper/lower
Axis = Vertical --- runs caudal/pedal