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Flexion (noun) = the action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint. "flexion of the fingers"
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What is the definition of Plantar flexion?
Flexing or moving the sole of your foot.
Is seated rows a flexion or extension?
flexion
What is the definition of lateral flexion?
Lateral flexion usually refers to the spine, or vertebral column. You can laterally flex your head, neck, or your torso (back). =answer= Lateral direction is away from the midline of the body (an imaginary line from the middle of your node to your belly button). Flexion is the opposite to extension where the angle between anterior surfaces is decreased (as you being then closer together by 'bending') - except for the knee where the opposite is true. Lateral flexion is therefore a combination of there two movements.
What is the possible movement at the elbow joint?
flexion and extension
Is kicking a football flexion or extension?
It is Flexion and Extension
What is trunk flexion?
list movements for trunk flexion
What is an example of pointing the toes?
Plantar flexion
Where does plantar flexion occur?
Plantar flexion occurs in your feet.
What is the function for the Gastonemius muscles?
plantar flexion and knee flexion
What types of exercises are plantar flexion hip flexion hip extension knee flexion and side leg raises?
balance
What typed of exercises are plantar flexion hip flexion hip extensions knee flexion and side leg raises?
balance
What is movement during which the knees or elbows are bent to decrease the angle of the joint?
Flexion is movement during which the knees or elbows are bent to decrease the angle of the joint
