Circumduction Movement: Hip, Shoulder, Thumb, Fingers, Wrist, Ankle, Toes, Head [yQYfxpsR1Bh]

Circumduction Movement: Hip, Shoulder, Thumb, Fingers, Wrist, Ankle, Toes, Head [yQYfxpsR1Bh]

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Circumduction is a body movement term in anatomy that blends the motion of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction to create a circular movement in a structure. Quiz: Circumduction can generally occur at the joints that allow for the movements of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction. Some examples of joints that allow circumduction include the following: -Circumduction of the hip joint (thigh) -Circumduction of the shoulder joint (arm) -Circumduction of the wrist joint (hand) -Circumduction of the thumb -Circumduction of the fingers -Circumduction of the ankle joint (foot) -Circumduction of the toes -Circumduction of the head Circumduction is a term used by nurses and other healthcare professionals during documentation, assessments, and so forth. Circumduction exercises can be uses to assess joint mobility or to help strengthen a joint after an injury. Anatomy playlist: Website: More Videos: Nursing Gear: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: Popular Playlists: NCLEX Reviews: Fluid & Electrolytes: Nursing Skills: