What is the movement called when a bone moves superiorly?

When a bone moves superiorly, the movement is referred to as elevation. This action involves raising a body part in a superior direction. For example, when you shrug your shoulders, you are elevating the scapulae. Elevation is commonly associated with movements of the scapula and mandible, among other parts of the body, indicating an upward movement from its original position.

In the context of other movements: depression refers to moving a body part inferiorly, abduction involves moving a limb away from the midline of the body, and internal rotation refers to movement within a joint that turns the structure toward the center of the body. Understanding these terms is important for recognizing how different movements are classified in functional anatomy.