Asked by chrissstty friend on Jul 21, 2024
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Bending movement that decreases the angle between two parts.Bending the elbow or clenching a hand into a fist are examples of flexion
A) abduction
B) adduction
C) dorsiflexion
D) extension
E) flexion
F) hyperextension
G) inversion
H) plantar flexion
I) pronation
J) rotation
K) supination
Flexion
A bending movement around a joint in a limb (like the knee or elbow) that decreases the angle between the bones of the limb at the joint.
Clenching
The action of closing or holding tight, particularly referring to jaws or fists.
- Develop an understanding of the diversity of range of motion (ROM) exercises and the specific movements associated.
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Carly CourtJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Flexion refers to a bending movement that decreases the angle between two parts of the body, such as bending the elbow or clenching a hand into a fist.
Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of the diversity of range of motion (ROM) exercises and the specific movements associated.
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