What is the definition of Spin?
Spin: An arthrokinematic motion that is the rotational 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
Related Courses
- More on the Human Movement Systems: Introduction to Functional Anatomy.
- Hip (Pelvifemoral) Joint
- Knee (Tibiofemoral and Patellofemoral) Joint
- Sternoclavicular, Acromioclavicular and Scapulothoracic Joints