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The movement of one anterior surface towards another anterior surface, except in the case of the knee where it is posterior to posterior (Humans Only)
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What is used to measure angles of joint flexion?
Gyrometer
What are the three subtypes of infantile spasms?
Flexor spasms involve flexion of the neck, trunk, and extremities. Extensor spasms consist of extension of the neck, trunk, and extremities
What is the function of a ligament in relation to movement?
Ligaments provide stability to a joint during both rest and movement. Excessive movements such as hyper-extension or hyper-flexion can be restricted by ligaments. Also, ligaments prevent movements in some directions.
What does the aumred mean?
Do you mean ''What does the AUM Mantra mean?''
Does mean mean average?
No, but sometimes "average" means "mean" - when it doesn't mean median, geometric mean, or something else entirely.
What does the suffix -flexion mean?
The action of bending or the condition of being bent.
What does positive Faber bilaterally test mean?
Mean postive FABER - (Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation) test
Is concentric action of a bicep curl a flexion?
yes it is, when holding a weight your arm is extended/ extension, when performing a bicep curl your arm becomes contracted which mean flexion. hope that this helped!! :)
What is trunk flexion?
list movements for trunk flexion
Is kicking a football flexion or extension?
It is Flexion and Extension
Where does plantar flexion occur?
Plantar flexion occurs in your feet.
What is an example of pointing the toes?
An example of pointing the toes would be extending the feet so that the toes are stretched out and the top of the foot is reaching away from the body. This is a common movement in activities such as ballet, yoga, and gymnastics.
What is the function for the Gastonemius muscles?
plantar flexion and knee flexion
What typed of exercises are plantar flexion hip flexion hip extensions knee flexion and side leg raises?
balance
What types of exercises are plantar flexion hip flexion hip extension 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?
This movement is called flexion. It reduces the angle between the bones at a joint, typically involving the bending of the knee or elbow.
What is the definition of flexion?
Flexion (noun) = the action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint. "flexion of the fingers"
