Spinal Rotation: Biomechanics, Anatomy, and Training in the Transverse Plane
Spinal rotation is a movement that unequivocally occurs in the transverse (horizontal) plane, crucial for understanding human movement, core stability...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Biomechanics
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Ankle Movement: Understanding True Rotation, Pronation, and Supination
True internal and external rotation of the ankle joint is extremely limited, with most "rotational" movements attributed to combined foot mo...
By Hart
Ankle Joint: Understanding Its Movements and Why It Doesn't Do True Circumduction
No, the ankle joint cannot perform true circumduction; its circular-like motion is a complex combination of distinct movements like dorsiflexion, plan...
By Alex
Joint Movement: Osteokinematic and Arthrokinematic Types, Importance, and Applications
The two major types of joint movement are osteokinematic movements, which are the gross, visible motions of bones, and arthrokinematic movements, the ...
By Jordan
Abducted Elbow: Understanding Its Meaning, Biomechanics, and Training Implications
An abducted elbow describes the position where the elbow is moved away from the body's midline, primarily due to shoulder joint movement, rather than ...
By Jordan
Spring Ligament: Bands, Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The spring ligament is primarily composed of two distinct bands, the superomedial and inferior calcaneonavicular ligaments, which collectively provide...
By Alex
Tibia and Femur: Movement, Rotation, and Stability at the Knee Joint
The tibia moves relative to the femur at the knee through complex rolling and gliding motions, enabling flexion, extension, and rotation, guided by jo...
By Jordan
