Anatomical Directions of Movement

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Total cards: 15•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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Front (Question)

Abduction

Back (Answer)

the motion of a limb or appendage away from the midline of the body

Front (Question)

Adduction

Back (Answer)

The motion of a limb towards the body

Front (Question)

Depression

Back (Answer)

pushing down

Front (Question)

Elevation

Back (Answer)

moving up

Front (Question)

dorsiflexion

Back (Answer)

moving toes up

Front (Question)

plantarflexion

Back (Answer)

Moving toes down

Front (Question)

Eversion

Back (Answer)

rotating ankle away from body

Front (Question)

Inversion

Back (Answer)

Rotating ankle towards the center

Front (Question)

Extension

Back (Answer)

A straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts.

#10

Front (Question)

Flexion

Back (Answer)

a bending movement around a joint in a limb (as the knee or elbow) that decreases the angle between the bones of the limb at the joint

#11

Front (Question)

Horizontal extension

Back (Answer)

Returning the arm out to the side keeping it parallel to the floor

#12

Front (Question)

Horizontal Flexion

Back (Answer)

Moving an arm across yourself parallel to the side.

#13

Front (Question)

Pronation

Back (Answer)

rotation of hand or arm so palms face down

#14

Front (Question)

Supination

Back (Answer)

rotation of hand or arm so palms face up

#15

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