conjunct rotation (känˑ·j
nkt rō·tāˑ·shn),
nkt rō·tāˑ·shn),n small amount of rotation that occurs at a joint during flexion or extension; caused by the ligaments surrounding a joint and the shape of the joint surfaces.
conjunct rotation
the complicated movement whereby alternate flexion, adduction, extension and abduction brings about rotation.
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