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    The document defines and provides examples of different types of movements that can occur at synovial joints in the body. It describes adduction as movement towards the midline of the body, abduction as movement away from the midline, flexion as bending a joint by decreasing the joint angle, and extension as straightening a joint by increasing the joint angle. It also lists supination as rotating the forearm so the palm faces forward, and pronation but does not define it. Rotation and circumduction are also mentioned but not described.

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    The document defines and provides examples of different types of movements that can occur at synovial joints in the body. It describes adduction as movement towards the midline of the body, abduction as movement away from the midline, flexion as bending a joint by decreasing the joint angle, and extension as straightening a joint by increasing the joint angle. It also lists supination as rotating the forearm so the palm faces forward, and pronation but does not define it. Rotation and circumduction are also mentioned but not described.

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    The document defines and provides examples of different types of movements that can occur at synovial joints in the body. It describes adduction as movement towards the midline of the body, abduction as movement away from the midline, flexion as bending a joint by decreasing the joint angle, and extension as straightening a joint by increasing the joint angle. It also lists supination as rotating the forearm so the palm faces forward, and pronation but does not define it. Rotation and circumduction are also mentioned but not described.

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    Synovial Joint Movement Explanation Examples in the body

    Adduction: the movement of a


    limb or other part towards the
    midline of the body or towards
    another part.

    Abduction: the movement of a


    limb or other part away from the
    midline of the body, or from
    another part.

    Flexion: bending a joint. This elbow flexes


    occurs when the angle of a joint
    decreases.

    Extension: straightening a joint.


    This occurs when the angle of a
    joint increases

    Supination: rotation of the


    forearm and hand so that the
    palm faces forward or upward

    Pronation:

    Rotation:

    Circumduction:

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