Ulnar and radial deviation (side to side)
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Ulnar Deviation Of The Wrist Joint

Introduction Ulnar deviation is the movement of the hand toward the little finger (ulnar) side, facilitated by the flexor carpi ulnaris and extensor carpi ulnaris. These motions are essential for grip, wrist flexibility, and functional hand movements. Radial and ulnar deviation are wrist movements occurring in the frontal plane. Radial deviation is the movement of…

Hip active movements
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Hip Flexion

Hip Flexion and Extension: What Is It? Hip flexion and extension are basic hip joint motions that are necessary for a variety of tasks, including sitting, jogging, jumping, and walking. It is necessary to understand hip flexion and extension for the purpose of evaluating and improving functional mobility, athletic performance, and rehabilitation. Hip flexion is…

Ulnar and radial deviation (side to side)
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Radial Deviation Of The Wrist Joint

What is an Ulnar and Radial Deviation of the Wrist? Radial and ulnar deviations are functionally significant wrist movement, they are essential for maintaining the wrist joint‘s overall stability and balance. By equitably distributing pressures across the wrist joint during weight-bearing exercises, these movements help reduce the likelihood of injury or excessive strain on specific…

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Wrist Extension

What is a Wrist Extension? Wrist extension is a fundamental movement of the wrist joint where the hand moves upward, away from the palm, aligning the back of the hand with the forearm. This motion is primarily facilitated by the extensor muscles located in the forearm, including the extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis…

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Wrist Flexion

Wrist Flexion Wrist Flexion & Extension Wrist flexion and extension are the motions that take place at the wrist joint, which enable the hand to bend and straighten in relation to the forearm. These movements are used in many sports, workouts, and professional jobs and are essential for carrying out a variety of daily life…

Wrist-Pronation-_-Supination
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Forearm Pronation

What are wrist supination and pronation? Important forearm movements that are essential to many daily activities and functional duties are wrist pronation and supination. These motions cause the radius and ulna, the forearm bones, to rotate around one another, changing the hand and wrist’s alignment. Pronation is the process of moving the hand and forearm…