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
Synonyms Latin: Musculus pectineus Definition The comb muscle belongs to the adductor group of the thigh. It is located in the upper, middle thigh and runs approximately from the front middle pelvis (pubic bone) to the upper inner thigh bone. If the muscle contracts, it pulls the thigh towards the middle of the body, which … Comb muscle (M. pectineus)
Synonyms directions of movement, abduction, adduction, anteversion, retroversion, flexion, extension Introduction The directions/dimensions of movement of the extremities in the joints is often controversially discussed among laypersons in weight training. This is due to the fact that the individual exercises in strength training can be a mixture of several directions of movement (bench press, leg … Forms of movement
Synonyms Latin: Musculus adductor longus Definition The long adductor muscle belongs to the adductor group of the thigh. Adduction is the Latin word for leading. In the thigh, it means that the adductor group brings the splayed leg back to the body, for example. But the adductors are also involved in many everyday movements, such … Long adductor muscle (M. adductor longus)
Strengthening and stretching There are two ways to stretch the inside of the thigh and thus the long adductor muscle. The athlete stands with approximately double the shoulder width (straddle step) and the tips of the feet point forward. The body weight is now shifted to one side, so that the leg on the side … Strengthening and stretching | Long adductor muscle (M. adductor longus)
Ligament stretching (syn. ligament strain) of the knee is caused by a violent movement of the knee joint beyond the normal extent and can affect both the inner and outer ligament. It is one of the most common sports injuries and can be caused, for example, by a sudden rotational movement of the knee. The … Strain of ligaments in the knee
