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Abduction

Movement away from the medial plane

Adduction

Movement toward the medial plane

Agonist

Prime mover of a joint

Ambulation

Moving from one place to another

Antagonist

Opposes movement of the agonist

Extension

Moving distal part of a limb away from the body

Flexion

Moving distal part of limb toward the body

Synergist

Muscle that directly aids the agonist

Tendon

Narrow band of tissue that connects muscle to bone