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Circumduction

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Circumduction is a circular movement of a body part, such as an arm or leg, that combines flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction in a continuous sequence. It allows the distal end of the limb to move in a circle while the proximal end remains stationary.

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