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What is the medical term meaning movement that is opposite flexion?

Extension is the opposite of flexion.


What is the opposite movement of plantar flexion in the human body?

The opposite movement of plantar flexion in the human body is dorsiflexion.


What is the opposite of dorsiflexion?

The opposite of dorsiflexion is plantar flexion.


The opposite of extension?

contract shorten shrink sever


What is the opposite of hyper extension?

The opposite of hyperextension is flexion, which involves bending a joint to decrease the angle between two body parts. Hyperextension refers to the excessive straightening or extension beyond the normal range of motion.


Does hyperextension bend a joint in the opposite direction as flexion?

Yes, hyperextension bends a joint beyond its normal range of motion in the direction opposite of flexion. It involves stretching and straining the joint and surrounding structures, which can lead to injury if done excessively.


Does hyperextension bend a joint in the direction as flexion?

Yes, extension is always in the opposite direction as flexion. Hyperextension means straightening a joint beyond it's normal range.


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.


Means to bend a limb at the joint?

Flexion is the medical term meaning bent at the joint. The opposite is extension.


What are action in using the sternocleidmastoid muscle?

Individually rotation of the head to the opposite side. Together , flexion of the neck.


What is the return from flexion?

The return from flexion refers to the movement in a joint that brings two body parts closer together. It is the opposite of extension, which moves the body parts farther apart. Flexion typically involves a decrease in the angle between the two body parts at the joint.


What is the word to describe arm or leg movement the body?

*Flexion is term used to describe the movement around or at joints in arm or leg, e.g pulling action reduce the angle in elbow joint, *Opposite of this movement is extension e.g pushing something with arms bend at elbow.