Range of Motion (ROM) Terms

Abduction

moving a body part away from the midline of the body

Adduction

moving a body part toward the midline of the body

Extension

straightening a body part

Flexion

bending a body part

Dorsiflexion

bending backward

Rotation

turning a joint

Pronation

turning downward

Supination

turning upward

Opposition

touching the thumb to any other finger