A flexion force is a type of mechanical force that causes a bending motion about a joint or axis. It typically occurs when a muscle contracts to decrease the angle between two body segments, such as bending the elbow or knee. This force is crucial for various movements and activities, enabling actions like lifting, running, and jumping. In biomechanics, understanding flexion forces helps in analyzing movement patterns and preventing injuries.
The force that a fishing rod goes against is pressure and flexion.
Neck flexion involves a class 3 lever system where the effort (force) is applied between the fulcrum (atlanto-occipital joint) and the resistance (weight of the head). This means that the neck muscles generating the force for flexion are at a mechanical disadvantage compared to the weight of the head, requiring more effort to lift the head up.
Forearm flexion is primarily achieved by the use of a third-class lever system in the human body. In this lever system, the effort force is applied between the fulcrum (elbow joint) and the resistance force (hand holding weight). This arrangement allows for greater movement at the expense of force.
It is Flexion and Extension
list movements for trunk flexion
plantar flexion and knee flexion
Plantar flexion occurs in your feet.
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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"
Elbow flexion, shoulder flexion and supination of the forearm.
The optimal angle for shoulder flexion when performing exercises that require 90 degree shoulder flexion is 30 degrees.