Abduction		Deformity caused by shortening of muscles, tendons and ligaments
Adduction		Straightening
Biomechanics		Lying down in the dorsal position with a pillow under the head
Circumduction		Looks at effects of movement and normal patterns of movements
Contraction		lying face downwards
Contractures		Turning outwards
Dorsal		Lying on the back with the skeleton tilted 30 degrees to relieve pressure on sacrum
Dorsiflexion		Paralysis on one side of the body
Ergonomics		Lying down in the dorsal position, i.e. on the back
Eversion		Looks at effective use of energy in relation to efficient movement
Extension		Lying on one side
Flexion		Moving away from the median line
Hemiparesis		Moving towards the median line
Hemiplegia		Relating to the back
Inversion		Paralysis of all four limbs
Plantar		Turning inwards
Pronation		Turning the palm of the hand downwards
Prone		Weakness/ paralysis on one side of the body
Quadriplegia		Shortening or drawing together
Recumbent		Related to the sole of the foot, as in plantar reflex
Semi-prone		Moving through a circle, in combination
Semi-recumbent		Bending of the foot and toes upwards
30 degree tilt		Bending