Terms of Movement

Terms of movement are usually considered in pairs of oppositing movements: Flexion and extension movements generally occur in sagittal planes around a transverse axis. Flexion indicates bending or decreasing the angle between the bones or parts of the body. For most joints (e.g., elbow), flexion involves movement in an anterior direction. Extension indicates straightening or…

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Terms of movement

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