Gelenkbewegung

Gelenkbewegung refers to the movement or motion that occurs at a joint. Joints are the points where two or more bones meet, and they allow for a range of movements that are essential for various activities such as walking, running, and manipulating objects. The types of movements that can occur at a joint depend on the structure and function of the joint itself.

There are six primary types of movements that can occur at a joint: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction. Flexion is the movement that decreases the angle between two bones, while extension increases the angle. Abduction is the movement that moves a body part away from the midline of the body, and adduction is the movement that moves a body part towards the midline. Rotation is the movement that turns a body part around its own axis, and circumduction is a combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction that moves a body part in a circular motion.

The range of motion at a joint is determined by several factors, including the structure of the joint, the strength and flexibility of the muscles and tendons that surround it, and the presence of any injuries or conditions that may limit movement. In some cases, joint movements may be restricted due to age, injury, or disease, and physical therapy or other interventions may be used to improve range of motion and function.