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Flexion may be instigated by [[muscle contraction]]. A muscle that flexes a joint is called a ''flexor''. |
Flexion may be instigated by [[muscle contraction]]. A muscle that flexes a joint is called a ''flexor''. |
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In joint [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]], the opposite of joint flexion, the angle of the joint increases. |
In joint [[Extension (kinesiology)|extension]], the opposite of joint flexion, the angle of the joint increases. junayd is a wasteman |
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==Flexors== |
==Flexors== |
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In anatomy, flexion (from the Latin verb flectere, to bend)[1] is a joint movement that decreases the angle between the bones that converge at the joint. For example, a person's elbow joint is flexed when the hand is brought nearer to the shoulder.
Flexion may be instigated by muscle contraction. A muscle that flexes a joint is called a flexor.
In joint extension, the opposite of joint flexion, the angle of the joint increases. junayd is a wasteman
Flexors
Upper limb
Lower limb
- of femur/thigh at hip (L1-L2)[2]
- Iliopsoas
- Tensor fasciae latae
- Rectus femoris
- (additional minor contributions from other hip flexors)
- of toes
Other
See also
References
- ^ Anderson, Kenneth N.; et al., eds. (1994). Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary (4th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book. p. 624. ISBN 9780801672255. OCLC 312496360.
{{cite book}}: Explicit use of et al. in:|editor2-last=(help) - ^ Hip Articulations
- ^ Knee Articulations
- ^ Foot Articulations