Bending
Bending
Bending (/ˈbɛndɪŋ/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to describe the act or process of curving, typically in reference to a part of the body. The term is derived from the Old English bendan, meaning "to bend, bow, or curve."
In Orthopedics
In orthopedics, bending refers to the movement of a joint that decreases the angle between the bones that converge at the joint. For example, bending the elbow, or flexion, decreases the angle between the humerus and the ulna.
In Radiology
In radiology, bending can refer to the distortion of an image caused by the curvature of the body part being imaged. This is often corrected for in the processing of the image.
In Physical Therapy
In physical therapy, bending exercises are often prescribed to improve flexibility and range of motion. These exercises can involve bending at the waist, knees, elbows, or other joints.
Related Terms
- Flexion: The act of bending a joint.
- Extension: The opposite of bending, increasing the angle between two bones at a joint.
- Hyperextension: Extension beyond the normal range of motion.
- Abduction: Movement away from the midline of the body.
- Adduction: Movement towards the midline of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bending
- Wikipedia's article - Bending
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