Definition of FLEXION

Examples of flexion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Swing phase starts with rapid hip, knee, and ankle flexion to clear the foot from the ground, the knee then rapidly extends to prepare for the next step. — Popular Science, "Walking correctly takes work—here’s how to improve every step," 22 May 2020 Unlike a hinge joint that moves only (for the most part) forward and backward, like the knee, the shape of the ball-and-socket joint in the hip allows for flexion, extension, internal and external rotation, abduction, and adduction. — SELF, "5 Lunges Everyone With Tight Hips Should Do," 22 Feb. 2019 Researchers have said that this shows a connection between spinal flexion and disc damage. — Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, "You Honestly Never Have to Do Crunches Again, According to Science and Experts," 18 Dec. 2019 The pig spines studied were subjected to many thousands of flexion and extension cycles, Schoenfeld points out. — Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, "You Honestly Never Have to Do Crunches Again, According to Science and Experts," 18 Dec. 2019 Your hamstrings are involved in both knee flexion and hip extension, says Borden. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "Why You Should Add Hamstring Curls to Your Routine Like Celebrity Trainer Ashley Borden," 10 Oct. 2018 Because this move requires hip flexion and extension, if your hips are especially tight, consider warming them up beforehand by doing several Downward Facing Dogs to Upward Facing Dogs, recommends DiSalvo. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "A Quick Leg, Cardio, and Agility Workout From Celebrity Trainer Simone De La Rue," 16 July 2018 Single-Leg Deadlift Improves: Hamstring strength for hip extension and knee flexion through each stroke Hold a free weight in your right hand and let your left foot hover above the floor putting most of your weight in your right foot. — Philly.com, "4 essential strength training moves for cyclists," 5 June 2018 Accelerating down the runway will put some flexion into the wings, likely giving them a bit of a flapping quality as the plane takes off. — Michael Belfiore, Popular Mechanics, "Say Hello to Stratolaunch, the World's Largest Plane," 17 Apr. 2012

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