Flexion

Summary Information: Flexion

Flexion: Flexion is an anatomical term used to describe a general action of a muscle on a bone or joint. When a muscle flexes, it decreases the angle of two body parts, such as when clenching a fist or bending a knee. In the hip and shoulder joints, flexion means moving the related arm or leg toward the anterior or front area of the body.

Flexion is the opposite action of extension. Conditions that can affect normal flexion include musculoskeletal trauma, bone fracture, myalga, muscle/tendon rupture, muscle/tendon tears, strains, arthritis, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, and neuromuscular diseases.

Closely Related Organs: Flexion

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Flexion:

• Adduction
• Abduction
• Extension
• Internal rotation
• External rotation
• Elevation
• Depression
• Musculoskeletal system
• Nervous system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Flexion

The following conditions are related to the organ: Flexion:

• Musculoskeletal trauma
• Arthritis
• Bone fracture
• Myalga
• Muscle/tendon rupture
• Muscle/tendon tears
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Flexion

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Flexion:

• Decreased range of motion
• Paralysis
• Muscle/bone/joint pain
• Muscle weakness
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles

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