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angular movement

physiology

Also known as: swing movement

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properties of joints

In joint: Joint movements
Swing, or angular movement, brings about a change in the angle between the long axis of the moving bone and some reference line in the fixed bone. Flexion (bending) and extension (straightening) of the elbow are examples of swing. A swing (to the right or left) of…
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