list of movements of the human body list of movements of the human body the list below describes such skeletal movements as normally are possible in particular joints of the human body. other animals have different degrees of movement at their respective joints; this is because of differences in positions of muscles and because structures peculiar to the bodies of humans and other species block motions unsuited to their anatomies. part of a series of lists abouthuman anatomy general features regions variations movements systems structures arteries bones eponymous foramina glands endocrine lymphatic vessels nerves organs systems veins muscles abductors adductors depressors elevators extensors flexors rotators external internal