Internal Rotation

Summary Information: Internal Rotation

Internal Rotation: Internal rotation is an anatomical term used to describe a general action of a muscle on a bone or joint. When a muscle rotates internally, it rotates the associated bone(s) and body part(s) toward the midline of the body. For example, internal rotation of the hip results in the pointing of the feet toward each other.

Internal rotation is the opposite action of external rotation. Conditions that can affect normal internal rotation include musculoskeletal trauma, bone fracture, myalga, muscle/tendon rupture, muscle/tendon tears, strains, arthritis, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, and neuromuscular diseases.

Closely Related Organs: Internal Rotation

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Internal Rotation:

• Adduction
• Abduction
• Flexion
• Extension
• External rotation
• Elevation
• Depression
• Musculoskeletal system
• Nervous system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Internal Rotation

The following conditions are related to the organ: Internal Rotation:

• Musculoskeletal trauma
• Arthritis
• Bone fracture
• Myalga
• Muscle/tendon rupture
• Muscle/tendon tears
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases

Other Names: Internal Rotation

The following are other names for the organ: Internal Rotation:

• Medial rotation

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Internal Rotation

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Internal Rotation:

• Decreased range of motion
• Paralysis
• Muscle/bone/joint pain
• Muscle weakness
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles

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Internal Rotation: Related Topics

• Internal
• Rotation

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