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Abduction
Moving body part away from midline
Adduction
Moving body part toward midline
Circumduction
Action of a limb to complete a circle
Flexion
The act of bending or condition of being bent
Extension
The straightening of a joint
Hyperextension
Extreme or abnormal extension
Internal Rotation
To turn or rotate body part in
External Rotation
To turn or rate body part outward
Inversion
To turn the sole of the foot inward
Eversion
To turn the sole of the foot outward
Pronation
To turn the palm downward
Supination
To turn the palm upward
Plantarflexion
Ankle movement to point toes downward
Dorsiflexion
Ankle movement to bring the foot/toes upwards
Cartilage
Dense connective tissue used as a shock absorber
Vascularization
Development of new blood vessels in an area
Contraindication
Any symptom or circumstance indicating the inappropriate treatment
Hypertermia
Abnormally high body temperature
Hypothermia
Abnormally low body temperature
Atrophy
Decrease in muscle or tissue size
Avulsion
Tearing away, forcibly of a part or structure