Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
For clarity, the movements illustrated here are viewed from different angles:
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Flexion.
Flexion describes a motion occurring when a part of the body is
bent from its normally straight position. In the arm flexion occurs when
the elbow joint is bent and the angle of the joint between forearm and
upper arm is decreasing. A fully flexed arm is a position in which the arm is
FIG 5.16
Flexion, extension,
hyperflexion, hyperextension.
Flexion
Extension
Hyperflexion
Hyperextension
