circumduction
/ˌsɜrkəmˈdʌkʃən/
noun
- A circular movement of a limb or body part, such as moving the arm in a full circle at the shoulder.
- The dancer's graceful circumduction of her arm added beauty to the routine.
- Circumduction of the hip joint is often used in exercises for arthritis patients.
- The physical therapist asked the patient to perform circumduction of the shoulder to improve flexibility.
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