THE BASICS
Anterior or ventral: the front
Posterior or dorsal: the back
Abduction: movement away from the body
Adduction: movement towards the body
, Lateral: away from the mid line of the body
Opposite is medial: towards the mid line of the body
Flexion: forward movement of the limb, bending of a joint > muscle shortens
Extension: backward movement of the limb, increases the angle and straightens the joint
Plantar exion: ankle goes up (calf raise)
Dorsi exion: toes go up
Pronation: when your palm or forearm faces down, it's
pronated
Supination: thumb goes inwards from the wrist > When your
palm or forearm faces up
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Anterior or ventral: the front
Posterior or dorsal: the back
Abduction: movement away from the body
Adduction: movement towards the body
, Lateral: away from the mid line of the body
Opposite is medial: towards the mid line of the body
Flexion: forward movement of the limb, bending of a joint > muscle shortens
Extension: backward movement of the limb, increases the angle and straightens the joint
Plantar exion: ankle goes up (calf raise)
Dorsi exion: toes go up
Pronation: when your palm or forearm faces down, it's
pronated
Supination: thumb goes inwards from the wrist > When your
palm or forearm faces up
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