Doctors, physical therapists, and other (para)medical professionals use many medical terms derived from Latin to describe body movements. This makes communication easier. However, patients often do not know what these difficult words mean. Below, some of these terms are explained.

Choose a word from the list for more information:

Movements

Abduction and adduction
Internal rotation and external rotation
Inversion and eversion of the foot

Featured conditions

Morton's neuroma
Ganglion of the wrist
Lateral ankle ligament injury
Shoulder instability
Degenerative meniscus injury

Practices per state

Arizona (3)
Florida (1)
Illinois (1)