reisiliike

Reisiliike is a Finnish term that denotes movements of the thigh. It is used primarily in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and related fields to describe how the thigh moves relative to the pelvis or torso, especially in the context of the hip joint.

Anatomy and movements: The hip joint provides the main degrees of freedom for reisiliike, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and internal and external rotation. The thigh’s movement is produced by several muscle groups, notably the hip flexors (such as the iliopsoas and rectus femoris), extensors (gluteus maximus and hamstrings), abductors (gluteus medius and minimus, tensor fasciae latae), and adductors (adductor longus, brevis, and magnus). Motor control and coordination of these muscles determine the range and smoothness of reisiliike during activities like walking, running, and squatting.

Clinical relevance: Assessing reisiliike is common in physical examination and rehabilitation. Limitations or pain during thigh movement can indicate conditions such as hip joint pathology (for example osteoarthritis or femoroacetabular impingement), muscle strains (hamstrings or adductors), or tightness in hip flexors. Accurate evaluation of reisiliike helps inform treatment plans, including targeted exercises and manual therapies.

Terminology: In Finnish medical and sports texts, reisiliike is a descriptive term. Practitioners may also refer to the broader concept as reiden liikkuvuus (range of thigh movement) or specify the joint and motion, such as lonkkanivelen flexio (hip flexion). The word is not used to denote travel or tourism.

See also: hip flexion, hip extension, range of motion, thigh anatomy.