Types of movement

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Flexion
The angle at the joint decreases
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Extension
The angle at the joint increases
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Abduction
The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
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Adduction
The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body
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Rotation
Making a circular movement
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Dorsiflexion
When the toes are brought closer to the shin or pointed up towards the body
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Plantarflexion
When the toes are moved away from the shin or pointed away from the body
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Card 2

Front

The angle at the joint increases

Back

Extension

Card 3

Front

The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

The movement of a limb towards the midline of the body

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Making a circular movement

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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