What do you mean by primary Motion and secondary motion?

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Primary motion refers to the main movement of a joint, while secondary motion refers to additional movements that accompany the primary motion.

Primary motion is the main movement that occurs at a joint, such as flexion and extension.
Secondary motion refers to additional movements that accompany the primary motion, such as rotation or abduction/adduction.
Primary motion is essential for the function of the joint, while secondary motion may provide additional range of motion or stability.
Examples of primary motion include bending the elbow (flexion) or straightening the knee (extension).
Examples of secondary motion include rotating the shoulder during arm abduction or adduction.

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