Movement Terminology

Abduction

To take away
Circumduction

Moving in a circle
Flexion

To bend a joint
Retraction

Moving limb backward
Adduction

To bring torwards
Extension

To straighten a joint
Protraction

Moving limb forward
Rotation

Twisting a limb

Author

Squishee

ID

135770

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Movement Terminology

Description

Movement Terminology (equine)

Updated

2012-02-16T15:48:10Z