Adduction

Synonyms Latin: adducere Adduction Adduction is the countermovement of abduction. Here, the arms or legs removed from the body are brought up to the body. In our example, an adduction of the stretched arms takes place in the shoulder joint. You can find another example of adduction in the shoulder joint here. Example Butterfly Adductor … Adduction

Anteversion

Synonyms: anteversio Anteversion The anteversion is the forward leading of the stretched or bent arms/legs. Combined means the anteversion from the Latin ante (in front) and vertere (turning/turning). In the picture, an anteversion of the stretched arm in the shoulder joint is shown. This results in a contraction of the anterior shoulder muscle. A shot … Anteversion

Diffraction

Synonym: Flexion Diffraction (Flexion) Besides stretching, flexion is the most common movement in weight training. In the initial situation the arm/leg is stretched. The arm does not have to lie against the body. During the contraction phase, the joint becomes wrapped around the arm. In the picture you can see a flexion in the elbow … Diffraction

Abduction

Synonyms latin: adducere Abduction In abduction, the extremities are removed from the body. For example, one can imagine the abduction of the stretched arms in the shoulder joint. Here, the outer part of the shoulder muscles contracts. Butterfly reverse is another form of abduction in the shoulder joint, but with the arms in a forward … Abduction