Medial and Lateral Rotation Flashcards
1
Q
what is medial and lateral rotation?
A
the transverse plane movements that the ball and socket joints of the hip and shoulder are capable of
2
Q
What is medial rotation?
A
when the rotation causes the anterior surface of the arm or thigh to rotate towards the midline
3
Q
What is lateral rotation?
A
when the rotation causes the anterior surface to be rotated away from the midline
