What types of movement are permitted in the shoulder
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The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the body, allowing for a wide range of movement. This article will discuss the types of movement permitted in the shoulder.
Flexion and Extension
Flexion is a movement that brings the arm closer to the body and extension is the movement that moves the arm away from the body. Flexion and extension are the two main types of movements in the shoulder joint. In both cases, the movement occurs in the sagittal plane, which is the imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into left and right halves.
Abduction and Adduction
Abduction is a movement that moves the arm away from the body and adduction is a movement that moves the arm back towards the body. Abduction and adduction occur in the frontal plane, which is the imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into front and back halves.
Internal and External Rotation
Internal rotation is a movement that rotates the arm inwards and external rotation is a movement that rotates the arm outwards. Internal and external rotation occur in the transverse plane, which is the imaginary horizontal plane that divides the body into top and bottom halves.
Circumduction
Circumduction is a combination of flexion, abduction, adduction, and external rotation. It is a movement that describes an arc in the air with your arm.
These are the types of movement permitted in the shoulder. The shoulder joint is an incredibly complex joint, allowing for a wide range of movement. However, it is important to recognize when an injury to the shoulder has occurred, and to seek medical attention if necessary.
Flexion and Extension
Flexion is a movement that brings the arm closer to the body and extension is the movement that moves the arm away from the body. Flexion and extension are the two main types of movements in the shoulder joint. In both cases, the movement occurs in the sagittal plane, which is the imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into left and right halves.
Abduction and Adduction
Abduction is a movement that moves the arm away from the body and adduction is a movement that moves the arm back towards the body. Abduction and adduction occur in the frontal plane, which is the imaginary vertical plane that divides the body into front and back halves.
Internal and External Rotation
Internal rotation is a movement that rotates the arm inwards and external rotation is a movement that rotates the arm outwards. Internal and external rotation occur in the transverse plane, which is the imaginary horizontal plane that divides the body into top and bottom halves.
Circumduction
Circumduction is a combination of flexion, abduction, adduction, and external rotation. It is a movement that describes an arc in the air with your arm.
These are the types of movement permitted in the shoulder. The shoulder joint is an incredibly complex joint, allowing for a wide range of movement. However, it is important to recognize when an injury to the shoulder has occurred, and to seek medical attention if necessary.
TheSage
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The shoulder joint is a very mobile joint, allowing for a range of movement. These include flexion and extension, abduction and adduction, internal and external rotation, and circumduction. Flexion and extension refer to the forward and backward movement of the arm. Abduction and adduction refer to the movement of the arm away from and towards the body, respectively. Internal and external rotation refer to the rotation of the arm around its axis. Lastly, circumduction is a combination of all the other movements, in which the arm is moved in a circular motion.
MrApple
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The shoulder joint is very complex, allowing a wide range of movement. Primary movements in the shoulder include: flexion and extension, abduction and adduction, internal and external rotation, and circumduction. Flexion and extension involve moving the arm forward and backward, respectively. Abduction and adduction involve moving the arm sideways, away from and towards the body. Internal and external rotation involve rotating the upper arm inwards and outwards. Circumduction involves a combination of all the other movements, creating a circular motion.
Movement in the shoulder joint is largely dependent upon the type of injury or condition affecting the joint. Generally speaking, the shoulder is capable of several different types of movements, including flexion, abduction, extension, internal rotation, external rotation, and horizontal adduction. Movements can be limited due to a range of conditions, such as shoulder impingement, shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff injury, and arthritis. Depending on the severity of the condition, it may be necessary to limit or avoid certain types of movements altogether. In some cases, physical therapy may be recommended to help regain strength and mobility.
DebatingDynamo
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Movement in the shoulder is highly dependent on the individual's condition. Generally speaking, the shoulder can rotate, flex, extend, and abduct. Additionally, the shoulder can also circumduct, which is a combination of the previous four movements.