Short definition of Retraction (in the context of a term to describe movement of the body):
Retraction is movement of a body part in the posterior direction, i.e.
being drawn backwards. |
The movement of retraction is the opposite of the movement of protraction.
The word retraction may be used to describe a movement so it could be used in a sentence such as: "Retraction of the shoulders is part of some routines in gymnastics, acrobatics and dance."
The only joints capable of retraction are the shoulder
joint and the jaw.
Examples of Retraction:
- An example of retraction is moving the jaw bones backwards (e.g. as if grinding
teeth).
- An example of shoulder retraction (i.e. moving the scapula bone backwards) is shown below:
