Flexion refers to a movement that decreases the angle between two body parts. Flexion at the elbow is decreasing the angle between the ulna and the humerus.
In the limbs, flexion decreases the angle between the bones (bending of the joint), while extension increases the angle and straightens the joint. For the upper ...
由 AP Alvarez 著作 · 2022 · 被引用 7 次 — Lateral flexion-extension can be a useful adjunct to standard AP and lateral radiographs in the diagnosis and characterization of DCS. Recent studies have shown ...
2018年2月11日 — Image technical evaluation · annotations affixed to demonstrate flexion and extension · the entire lumbar spine should be visible from T12/L1 to ...