Außenrotieren

Außenrotieren is a German term that translates to "external rotation" in English, commonly used in anatomical and medical contexts. It refers to the rotational movement of a limb or body part away from the midline of the body. This movement primarily involves the turning of the bone on its longitudinal axis in a posterior direction.

The primary muscles responsible for external rotation of the shoulder joint are the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles, which are part of the rotator cuff. In the hip joint, external rotation is facilitated by the deep six external rotators, including the piriformis, gemellus superior, obturator internus, gemellus inferior, obturator externus, and quadratus femoris.

Außenrotieren is crucial for a wide range of movements, from everyday activities like reaching for objects behind you to more complex athletic motions such as throwing or swinging a golf club. Maintaining adequate range of motion and strength in external rotation is important for joint health and function, and deficits can contribute to conditions like shoulder impingement or hip pain. Physical therapy often incorporates exercises specifically designed to improve or strengthen external rotation.