movement

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Elevation

superior movement/upward movement (only refers to scapula or jaw)

Depression

movement inferiorly/downward movement (refers to scapula and jaw only)

Supination

Radius and Ulna lie parallel to one another (carying a bowl of soup) the pivoting action of hte forearm and also feet

Pronation

radius crosses over the ulna, turning the palm downward. Pivoting action of the forearm and feet

Inversion

Occur as a combination of movements of several joints of the feet or "Turning In" Elevates the foots medial side/ sole of foot medially

Eversion

Occur as a comination of movements of several joints of feet "Turns Out" Elevates the foots lateral sid eand moves the sole laterally

Plantar Flexion

Only refers to movement at ankle/ Moving the ankle to point your foot into the earth or stepping on gas peddle.

Dorsi Flexion

Only refers to movement at the ankle. Releasing the gas peddle.