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What is an external rotation of the leg?

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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