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
When the horse yields the lower jaw to the bit, with the neck bent at the Poll The term also describes the full bending of the hock joints Vets perform "flexion tests" when diagnosing lameness
Articulation of a joint so that the angle between the bones is decreased Lateral and longitudinal flexion are commonly refered to as flexion "at the poll"
(Anatomi) Plantarflexion (or plantar flexion) is the movement which increases the approximate 90 degree angle between the front part of the foot and the shin, as when depressing an automobile pedal. The word "plantar" is commonly understood in medical terminology as the bottom of the foot - it translates as "toward the sole"