Circumrotation

/ˌsɜrkəmroʊˈteɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The act or process of rotating or revolving completely around a center point.

Etymology

From Latin circum- (around) + rotation (the act of turning), used in medical, anatomical, and mechanical contexts to describe complete rotational movement.

Kelly Says

Shoulder circumrotation is one of humanity's superpowers compared to other animals—our ability to spin our arms in complete circles is key to throwing, which helped us hunt and survive.

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