Types of movement

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  • Created on: 15-03-23 11:28

Flexion

 Movement decreasing the angle between body parts (bending).

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Extension

 Movement increasing the angle between body parts (straightening). 

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Dorsi flexion

Flexing the ankle so that the toes move closer to the shin.

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Plantar-Flexion

Extending the ankle down, so that the toes move away from the shin.

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Extending the ankle down, so that the toes move aw

Movement of a body part toward the body's midline.

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Abduction

 Movement of a body part away from the body’s midline.

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Rotation

The action of rotating around an axis or centre.

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