What is the opposite of elevation when discussing bone movement?

The opposite of elevation in the context of bone movement is indeed depression. Elevation refers to the upward movement of a body part, such as when the shoulders are shrugged. In contrast, depression involves the downward movement of the same body part, bringing it back to its original position. This relationship between elevation and depression is crucial in understanding how the body moves in different planes.

Radial deviation refers to a movement at the wrist where the hand moves towards the thumb side, which does not directly oppose elevation. Circumduction is a circular movement that combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction, and while it is a complex movement of a limb, it does not pertain to the up-and-down directional aspect of elevation and depression. Rotation specifically involves turning around an axis and does not align with the concepts of elevating or depressing a body part.