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14 Cards in this Set
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- Back
Flexion |
Bending a body part |
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Extension |
Straightening a body part |
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Hyperextension |
Extending a body part past its normal anatomical position |
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Abduction |
Body part away from the anatomical position |
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Adduction |
Body part toward the anatomical position |
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Circumduction |
Moving a body part in a circle |
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Dorsiflexion |
Pointing toes up |
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Plantar flexion |
Pointing toes down |
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Pronation |
Turning the palm of the hand down |
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Supination |
Turning the palm of the hand up |
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Inversion |
Turning the sole of the foot medially |
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Eversion |
Turning the sole of the foot laterally |
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Elevation |
Lifting a body part |
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Depression |
Lowering a body part |