Synonym: Extension Stretch (extension) The stretching is the counter movement to the bending. The limb is in the starting position in a flexed position. During the contraction, there is an extension in the respective joint. In this a stretching in the elbow joint is to be recognized. Example: Triceps pressure (elbow joint) Bench press (elbow … Aspect Ratio
Introduction A rotation always refers to a rotational movement of a body part. This takes place around a so-called rotation centre, which is formed by the centre of the joint. In the case of an external rotation, the rotational movement is performed from the front to the outside. This is in contrast to internal rotation, … External rotation
Movement in the ankle joint The foot can be turned outwards, but there is no explicit designation for this movement. Rather, it is a compound movement. The foot has only two axes of movement. Bending and stretching is made possible by the upper ankle joint (OSG), whereas pronation and supination are movements of the lower … Movement in the ankle joint | External rotation
Synonym: retroversio Retroversion Retroversion is the countermovement to anteversion. The arm/leg is moved backwards. In anteversion and retroversion, the limbs must be understood as a pendulum. The word retroversion comes from Latin and means: retro (back), vertere (turn/turn) In our example, a retroversion of the stretched arm takes place in the shoulder joint. This results … Retroversion
In medicine, the term supination describes the movement of an extremity. The word supination comes from Latin and means “bent back position”. The opposite movement to supination is pronation. There is the supination of the hand or forearm and the supination of the foot. Both are introduced in the following text. Supination of the forearm … Supination
In medicine, the term pronation describes the movement of an extremity. The word pronation comes from Latin and means something like “to bend forward” or “to turn forward”. The opposite movement to pronation is supination. There is the pronation of the hand or forearm and the pronation of the foot. Both are presented in the … Pronation
Synonyms Latin: adducere Adduction Adduction is the countermovement of abduction. Here, the arms or legs removed from the body are brought up to the body. In our example, an adduction of the stretched arms takes place in the shoulder joint. You can find another example of adduction in the shoulder joint here. Example Butterfly Adductor … Adduction
Introduction Internal rotation is the rotational movement of a limb around its longitudinal axis. The direction of rotation points inwards. The outer side of the limb is turned towards the body (medially). In order to perform an internal rotation, the joint must be a ball joint or a swivel/hinge joint. Ball joints are for example … Interior Rotation
Internal rotation of the knee The knee joint (Articulatio genus) is a composite joint consisting of the femur, kneecap and tibia and is one of the hinge joints. More precisely, the knee joint consists of the patellar joint, which is formed by the femur with the kneecap, and the popliteal joint, which is formed by … Internal rotation of the knee | Interior Rotation
Synonyms: anteversio Anteversion The anteversion is the forward leading of the stretched or bent arms/legs. Combined means the anteversion from the Latin ante (in front) and vertere (turning/turning). In the picture, an anteversion of the stretched arm in the shoulder joint is shown. This results in a contraction of the anterior shoulder muscle. A shot … Anteversion
Synonym: Flexion Diffraction (Flexion) Besides stretching, flexion is the most common movement in weight training. In the initial situation the arm/leg is stretched. The arm does not have to lie against the body. During the contraction phase, the joint becomes wrapped around the arm. In the picture you can see a flexion in the elbow … Diffraction
Synonyms latin: adducere Abduction In abduction, the extremities are removed from the body. For example, one can imagine the abduction of the stretched arms in the shoulder joint. Here, the outer part of the shoulder muscles contracts. Butterfly reverse is another form of abduction in the shoulder joint, but with the arms in a forward … Abduction