Movement at joints

Flexion:

Flexion is the term given when the angle at a joint decreases. Example: at the knee when the player is preparing to kick a football.

Extension:

Extension is the term given when the angle at a joint increases. Example: at the knee when following through after kicking a football.

Abduction:

Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body. Example: at the shoulder when a cricketer reaches sideways to catch a ball.

Adduction:

Adduction is the…