Flexion vs. Extension: What's the Difference for Your Workout?
emphasizes bending the elbow to bring the forearm closer to the upper arm, making it an extension-focused movement. If you’re ...
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Elbow flexor and extensor muscle weakness in lateral epicondylalgia
Main outcome measures Maximal isometric elbow flexion and extension strength were measured bilaterally using a purpose-built standing frame such that gripping was avoided. Results The authors found ...
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Types of joint movement in the skeletal system
Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl. Extension – straightening a joint. This occurs when the ...
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Types of joint movement
Hinge joints allow flexion and extension only. Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl.
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Biomechanics of the elbow joint in tennis players and relation to pathology
observed flexion and extension range was much less averaging 11(46–35)° of flexion on the forehand and 18(48–30)° in the backhand. The calculated angular velocity during the service motion was 982°/s ...