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Moving the scapula toward the spine, also called scapular adduction or pulling the mandible backward. When you draw your shoulder blades together, it’s a retraction,

Explain term Protraction, in compare with asana movement. Moving the scapula away from the spine, also called scapular abduction or jutting the mandible forward. When

Explain term Lateral rotation (external rotation), in compare with asana movement. Lateral rotation is rotating away from the midline. An external rotation is when the

Explain term Medial rotation (internal rotation), in compare with asana movement. Medial rotation is rotating toward the midline. Medial rotation is a term describing a

Turning the palms of the hands downward, or walking on the inside edge of the foot. Pronation describes a rotational movement of the forearm that results

Turning the palms of the hands upward, or walking on the outer edge of the foot. Supine means lying in a faceup position. It is

Adduction of a joint makes a body part move towards the midline of the body. For instance, adduction happens when we move the thigh toward or

Extension is an increase in the angle of a joint. Extension of a joint makes a body part move in a backwards direction. (The knee

Flexion of a joint makes a body part move in a forward direction from the anatomical position. Flexion is a movement that brings the spine down

Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between moving parts in your body’s joints. Elbow bursitis is inflammation or irritation of the bursa (shown in

Fascia is made up of sheets of connective tissue that is found below the skin. These tissues attach, stabilize, impart strength, maintain vessel patency, separate muscles,

A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.