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Types of movement in joints. Uniaxial. Single axis of movement. Biaxial. Two axes of movement. Multiaxial. Many axes of movement. Decreasing the angle. Increasing the angle. 90°. 135°. 45°. 180°. 0°. Angular movement. Flexion Plantar flexion Dorsiflexion Extension
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Types of movement in joints Uniaxial Single axis of movement Biaxial Two axes of movement Multiaxial Many axes of movement
Decreasing the angle Increasing the angle 90° 135° 45° 180° 0°
Angular movement • Flexion • Plantar flexion • Dorsiflexion • Extension • Hyperextension • Abduction • Adduction
Circular movement • Rotation • Circumduction • Supination • Pronation
Gliding movement Special movements • Inversion • Eversion • Protraction • Retraction • Elevation • Depression