Medial rotation

Medial Rotation

Medial rotation (pronunciation: /ˈmiːdiəl roʊˈteɪʃən/) is a term used in Anatomy to describe the inward rotation of a bone or organ around its longitudinal axis.

Etymology

The term "medial rotation" is derived from the Latin words 'medius' meaning middle and 'rotatio' meaning a turning round.

Definition

Medial rotation refers to the rotation of a body part towards the midline of the body. It is the opposite of Lateral rotation, which is the rotation away from the midline.

Application

In the context of human anatomy, medial rotation often refers to the inward rotation of the hip, shoulder, or ankle. For example, when the arm is in an anatomical position, medial rotation of the shoulder moves the hand from a palm forward to a palm backward position.

Related Terms

Pronation: In the forearm, medial rotation is referred to as pronation.
Internal rotation: Another term for medial rotation, often used interchangeably.
Rotation (anatomy): The general movement of a body part around its long axis.