Spin: An arthrokinematic motion that is therotational movement of a bone around a single axis. Analogous to the way a top or dreidel "spins" on a tabletop. For example, a posterior spin of the femoral head in the acetabulum during hip flexion.
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Related Terms
Osteokinematic motion
Joint mobilization
Joint stability
Arthrokinematic motion
Joint congruence
Joint injury
Roll
Slide
Translation
Compression
Distraction
Traction
Synonyms
Joint rotation
Bone spinning
Arthrokinetics
Arthrokinematics
Twist
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