Glossary Term
Arthrokinematic motion
Arthrokinematic Motion - Small amplitude motions between bone surfaces at a joint. The arthrokinematic motions are roll, glide (slide or translation), spin, compression, and distraction (traction). Arthrokinematic motions accompany osteokinematic motions to maintain joint congruence. For example, arthrokinematic motion of the talus includes posterior glide on the tibia during ankle dorsiflexion. Synonyms include: arthrokinematics, passive accessory motion, joint play, and component motion
Arthrokinematic Motion - Small amplitude motions between bone surfaces at a joint. The arthrokinematic motions are roll, glide (slide or translation), spin, compression and distraction (traction). Arthrokinematic motions accompany osteokinematic motions to maintain joint congruence.
- Example, arthrokinematic motion of the talus includes posterior glide on the tibia during ankle dorsiflexion.
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Synonyms
- Component motion
- Accessory motion
- Joint play