Movements By Joints Flashcards by Sean Cunningham | Brainscape

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Flexion

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Decreasing the angle at a joint.

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Extension

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Increasing the angle at a joint.

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Adduction

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Moving towards the midline of the body.

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Abduction

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Moving away from the midline of the body.

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Plantar-flexion

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Movement of the foot downward towards the sole.

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Dorsi-flexion

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Backward flexion of the foot

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