Movement about a joint in which the bones on either side of the joint are brought closer together, decreasing the angle of the bones forming a joint Flexion is the opposite of extension (e g bending the elbow or a biceps curl)
The bending of a limb or joint; that motion of a joint which gives the distal member a continually decreasing angle with the axis of the proximal part; distinguished from extension
Movement of a joint that generally brings it closer to the midline of the body When typing, flexion pulls the wrist downward and curves the fingers Sit-ups are an example of flexion of the back Flexion bends the knee and elbow The palm is on the flexor side of the hand