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what are the 5 joint actions?
flexion, extension, adduction , abduction, rotation
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define rotation
the circular motion around a fixed joint
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define flexion
the narrowing of an angle between a joint
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define extension
the widening of an angle between a joint
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Define adduction
movement of a body part or limb towards the centre line of the body
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Define abduction?
the movement away from the mid line of the body
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Card 2

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define rotation

Back

the circular motion around a fixed joint

Card 3

Front

define flexion

Back

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Card 4

Front

define extension

Back

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Card 5

Front

Define adduction

Back

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