Definition of flexion

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Flexion (n.) The bending of a limb or joint; that motion of a joint which gives the distal member a continually decreasing angle with the axis of the proximal part; -- distinguished from extension.

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Retroflexion :: Retroflexion (n.) The act of reflexing; the state of being retroflexed. Cf. Retroversion.
Flexion :: Flexion (n.) The bending of a limb or joint; that motion of a joint which gives the distal member a continually decreasing angle with the axis of the proximal part; -- distinguished from extension.
Reflexion :: Reflexion (n.) See Reflection.
Circumflection :: Circumflection (n.) See Circumflexion.
Ginglymus :: Ginglymus (n.) A hinge joint; an articulation, admitting of flexion and extension, or motion in two directions only, as the elbow and the ankle..
Flexion :: Flexion (n.) Syntactical change of form of words, as by declension or conjugation; inflection..
Flexion :: Flexion (n.) The act of flexing or bending; a turning.
Extension :: Extension (v. t.) The straightening of a limb, in distinction from flexion..
Flexure :: Flexure (n.) The act of flexing or bending; a turning or curving; flexion; hence, obsequious bowing or bending..
Anteflexion :: Anteflexion (n.) A displacement forward of an organ, esp. the uterus, in such manner that its axis is bent upon itself..
Circumflexion :: Circumflexion (n.) A winding about; a turning; a circuity; a fold.
Inflexion :: Inflexion (n.) Inflection.
Deflexion :: Deflexion (n.) See Deflection.
Flexion :: Flexion (n.) A bending; a part bent; a fold.
Bent :: Bent (v.) Particular direction or tendency; flexion; course.
Circumflexion :: Circumflexion (n.) The act of bending, or causing to assume a curved form..
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