Circumduction

A movement at a joint in which the proximal end of the bone remains relatively stable and the distal end of the bone inscribes a circle. It is a combination of flexion, extension, hyperextension, abduction, and adduction.


Movement in which the extremity describes a 360° circle.


The action of moving a limb so that the end of it makes a circular motion.


Movement in which the proximal end is fixed while the distal end moves in a circle.


To revolve around an axis in such a way that the proximal end of a limb or organ is fixed, and the distal end traces a circle.


 


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