Glossary Term
component motions
Dive into the intricate world of arthrokinematic motion, characterized by small amplitude motions between bone surfaces at a joint. Comprising roll, glide, spin, compression, and distraction, these motions accompany osteokinematic motions for maintaining joint congruence. For instance, the talus exhibits a posterior glide on the tibia during ankle dorsiflexion.
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
- Joint Motion
- Joint Movement
- Arthrokinematics