Lateral Rotation: Functions, Key Joints, and Clinical Relevance
Lateral rotation, or external rotation, is a fundamental joint movement turning a body part away from the midline, enabling a wide range of motion cru...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Movement
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Wrist Rotation: Anatomy, Mechanics, and Exercises
True "wrist rotation" involves the forearm's pronation (palm down) and supination (palm up) movements, where the radius bone pivots around t...
By Jordan
Knee Joint: Primary and Secondary Movements, Anatomy, and Functional Significance
The knee joint primarily allows flexion and extension, with limited internal and external rotation when flexed, facilitated by a complex interplay of ...
By Alex
Radial Deviation: Limiting Factors, Anatomy, and Clinical Relevance
Radial deviation in the wrist is primarily limited by bony impingement from the radial styloid process, along with the passive tension of ulnar-side l...
By Jordan
Wrist Extension: Anatomy, Muscles, and Strengthening Exercises
Wrist extension, the movement of bending the hand upwards towards the forearm, is primarily achieved by specific forearm muscles and is crucial for da...
By Jordan
Hip Joint Flexion: Muscles, Biomechanics, Exercises, and Importance
You flex your hip joint by bringing your thigh closer to your torso, primarily using hip flexor muscles like the iliopsoas, which decreases the angle ...
By Jordan
Knee Flexion: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Practical Applications
Folding your knees refers to knee flexion, an essential motion powered primarily by the hamstring muscles that decreases the angle between your thigh ...
By Jordan
Lumbar Flexion: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Muscles, and Safe Movement
Lumbar flexion, or bending your lower back, involves a coordinated movement of the lumbar vertebrae primarily driven by abdominal muscles, often with ...
By Jordan
Leg Lifting: Muscles, Core Stability, and Movement Mechanics
Lifting your legs is primarily achieved through the coordinated action of hip flexor muscles and core stability, enabling the thigh to move closer to ...
By Jordan
