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Circular movement at far end of a limb?
circumduction
What is circumduction?
Circumduction is a type of joint movement that involves the circular or conical motion of a body part. It is a combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction movements, leading to a circular motion at the joint. This type of movement is commonly seen at ball-and-socket joints like the shoulder and hip.
What is Circular movement of the arm?
Circular movement of the arm involves rotating the arm around the shoulder joint in a circular motion. This movement combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction to trace a circle in space. It is a common movement in activities such as swimming, throwing, and bowling.
Which joint allows for the following movements flexion extension abduction adduction rotation and circumduction?
The ball and socket joint allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction movements. An example of a ball and socket joint is the shoulder joint, which provides a wide range of motion due to its structure.
Example of saddle joint?
The example of a saddle joint is the joint between the first metacarpal bone (in the hand) and the trapezium bone in the wrist. This joint allows for a wide range of movement in different directions, such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction.
