circumduction

n.
The circular movement of a limb such that the distal end of the limb delineates an arc.

[Latin circumductiō, circumductiōn-, act of leading around, from circumductus, past participle of circumdūcere, to lead around : circum-, circum- + dūcere, to lead.]

A circular movement, which combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction so that the movement of the body-part describes a cone shape. The distal end of the limb moves in a circle, while the proximal end remains stationary.

Circumduction

(sûr'kəm-dŭk'shən)
n.

Movement of a part in a circular direction.

Circular movement of a limb or of the eye.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a circular movement of a limb or eye

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