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Etymology: OFr, rolle

intrinsic joint movements on an axis parallel to the articulating surface. The axis can remain stationary or move in a plane parallel to the joint surface.

roll [rōl]

1. to turn along an axis while moving forward along a surface.

2. the act of rolling.

3. an object that has been rolled into a cylindrical shape.

pelvic roll pelvic rotation.

trochanter roll a wedge (usually a rolled towel) placed from the crest of the ilium to midthigh to prevent external rotation of the hip when the patient is in a recumbent position.

Use of trochanter roll to prevent external rotation of hip.

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