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Describe the following types of angular movements and give examples: flexion, extension, hyperextension, lateral flexion, abduction, adduction,...

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Describe the following types of angular movements and giveexamples: flexion, extension, hyperextension, lateralflexion, abduction, adduction, elevation, depression, protraction,retraction, circumduction, rotation, supination, pronation, lateraland medial excursion, dorsiflexion, plantar flexion,inversion and eversion.

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1 Flexion Decreases angle between articulating joints From 90 angle out Raising fist to chest 2 Extension Increases the angle between articulating joints From 90 angle out dropping fist down to the hip 3 Hyperextension When extension occurs past the anatomical position Bringing head towards chest bend at the waist to touch toes 4 Lateral    See Answer
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