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Synovial Joint Movements

Body_Movements_I.jpg

Body_Movements_I.jpg

Image demonstrating the various joint movements.

Image demonstrating the various joint movements, including (a) and (b) angular movements, flexion and extension at the shoulders and knees; (c) angular movements, flexion and extension of the neck; (d) angular movements, flexion and extension of the vertebral column; (e) angular movements, adduction, abduction, and circumduction at the upper limb at the shoulder; (f) rotation of the head, neck, and lower limb.

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