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Term Flexion Definition Extension Abduction Adduction Internal rotation
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Flexion : when two flexor surface are brought close to each other eg: elbow joint when front of arm and forearm are opposed to each other

Extension : when extensor or dorsal surface are brought in as much approximately as possible

Eg: straighten the arm and forearm at elbow joint

Abduction : when limb is taken away from the body

Adduction :when limb is brought close to the body

Internal rotation : there are 2 rotation

Medial rotation - when the arm rotates medially bringing the flexed forearm across the chest

Lateral rotation - when arm rotates laterally taking the flexed forearm away from body

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