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What is the definition or description of: flexion?
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Bend: Flexion is a joint motion. The exact motion depends on the joint. Wrist: with palm down, in direction of palm elbow: up towards face shoulder: in front of body ankle: down like pushing gas pedal knee: bending hip: lifting knee towards chest.
Answered 1/25/2014
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