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What is an external rotation of the leg?

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External rotation is the turning of the leg outward, or away from the body. External rotation occurs in the transverse plane and the movement occurs around a vertical axis. For example, if your foot is pointing straight forward and you turn your knee outward, away from the body, this motion is classified as external rotation.

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