Flexion describes a bending movement that decreases the angle between a segment and its proximal segment. For example, bending the elbow, or clenching a hand into a fist, are examples of flexion.

What type of movement is flexion?

Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl. The knee flexes in preparation for kicking a ball. ... Ball and socket joints also allow types of movement called abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction.

What is flexion muscle movement?

Flexion and extension are usually movements forward and backward from the body, such as nodding the head. Flexion: decreasing the angle between two bones (bending). Extension: increasing the angle between two bones (straightening a bend). The triceps brachii and anconeus are muscles that extend the elbow.