Question

Are rotation and circumduction interchangeable terms?

Answer 1

Answer:

Plantar flexion is a movement that applies only to the hands and feet. False, feet only Plantar flexion of the foot can also be described as extension of the leg. True Rotation and circumduction are interchangeable terms.

Answer 2

• circumduction : It consists of a combination of flexion, extension, adduction.

• Ex: like rotating the hand from the wrist it is an example of circumduction movement.

• Circumduction and Rotation are two different movements.

• Rotation is when a limb moves around its long axis.

• Rotation and circumduction are interchangeable terms.

• Twisting the forearm so that the thumb points medially is called supination.

• Rotation is the process or act of turning or circling around the axis.

• Circumduction is a conical movement of a body.