The term that describes bending and stretching the joints and muscles is "flexibility." Flexibility refers to the range of motion available at a joint or group of joints and the ability of muscles to lengthen. This is often improved through activities like stretching, yoga, and various forms of exercise that promote joint mobility and muscle elasticity.
Swollen joints, sore muscles and incontinence.
Swollen joints, sore muscles and incontinence.
Joints are where two bones come together and allow movement by enabling flexibility and range of motion. Different types of joints, such as hinge joints in elbows and ball-and-socket joints in hips, facilitate various movements like bending, rotating, and extending. Cartilage and synovial fluid in joints help reduce friction and cushion the bones during movement.
Hemophilia
intercostal muscles - from inter meaning 'between', and costa meaning 'rib'
The term for muscles that cause or control joint motion through a specified plane of motion is called agonist muscles. These muscles are primarily responsible for producing movement around a joint while the antagonist muscles perform the opposite action to allow for smooth and controlled motion.
Mechanical Joint Bend
There are many different joints that hold bones together. They vary depending on which part of the body they are in. Joints inlcude synovial joints, hinge joints, pivot joints and binomial joints. Generally the joints that hold the bones together are called binomial joints.
Myositis is a general term for inflammation of the muscles. There can be several causes. The most common being polymyositis and dermatomyositis.
Diarthrotic means pertaining to two joints.
The main disease that has a crippling effect on the joints is rheumatoid arthritis. Other conditions such as lupus, psoriasis, Ankylosing spondylitis and other autoimmune conditions can also cause crippling inflammation in joints.