| A | B |
| abduction | movement away from midline |
| adduction | moving toward midline |
| inversion | turning inward |
| eversion | turning outward |
| extension | movement in which limb is in straight position |
| flexion | movement in which limb is bent |
| pronation | movement that turns palm down |
| supination | movement that turns palm up |
| rotation | turning around on its own axis |