Flexion point
Flexion Point
Flexion Point (pronunciation: /ˈflɛkʃən pɔɪnt/) is a term used in the field of anatomy and physiology to describe a specific location in the body where bending or flexing occurs.
Etymology
The term 'Flexion Point' is derived from the Latin word 'flexio', meaning 'a bending', and the English word 'point', which refers to a specific location or position.
Definition
A Flexion Point is a specific location in the body where a joint or a set of joints bend. This bending action is facilitated by the contraction of muscles, which results in the movement of certain body parts. Flexion points are crucial for various bodily movements and functions, including walking, running, lifting, and many other physical activities.
Related Terms
- Flexion: The action of bending or the condition of being bent.
- Joint: A point at which parts of an artificial structure are joined.
- Muscle Contraction: The activation of tension-generating sites within muscle fibers.
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
- Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
See Also
- Extension (anatomy): The opposite of flexion, involving a straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts.
- Hyperflexion: Excessive flexion of a joint.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flexion point
- Wikipedia's article - Flexion point
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