Body Movement Terms Anatomy | Body Planes of Motion | Synovial Joint

Body movement terms compilation video: learn the body planes of motion (synovial joint movement terminology) for anatomy or kinesiology courses. This is a compilation video that covers all of the anatomical terms of motion.

Synovial joints are capable of various movements. In anatomy, body movement terms help explain the different types of movements that can occur. Nurses and other healthcare professionals use these terms during assessments, documentation, and more.

There are four general categories of movements:

1. Gliding movements

2. Angular movements (flexion and extension,

abduction and adduction, and circumduction)

3. Rotational movements (medial / internal rotation and lateral / external rotation)

4. Special movements (such as plantarflexion,
These anatomical terms of motion may seem complex, but they are easy to understand once you practice and use a few simple mnemonics. These movements often occur within the major body planes.

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