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Let's practice our documenting skills. Match the following term to the appropriate meaning Term # Definition 1 Flexion Moving a limb away from the midline of the body Extension Moving the sole of the foot inward at the ankle Abduction Moving a body part backward and parallel to the ground Adduction Moving the sole of the foot outward at the ankle Pronation Bending a limb at a joint Supination Moving a limb toward the midline of the body Circumduction Turning the forearm so the palm is up Inversion Moving a body part forward and parallel to the ground Eversion Straightening a limb at a joint Protraction Moving the arm in a circle around the shoulder 11 Retraction Tuming the forearm so the palm is down The shoulder girdle consists of a ball and socket joint surrounded by the rotator cuff which supports and stabilizes this joint. What is so unique about this joint? A hinge joint allows for two types of movement only. What are these two movements termed? Can you example of a hinge on the human Pregnant women often exhibit posturing characteristic of pregnancy, Lordosis, which compensates for the enlarging fetus and allows the pregnant woman to maintain balance by shifting weight further back on the lower extremities. 0 0 3 5 6 7 8 9 10