flexion

[ flek-shuhn ]

noun

1. Anatomy.
   1. the act of bending a limb.
   2. the position that a limb assumes when it is bent.
2. Chiefly British. flection ( defs 1, 2, 3 ).

flexion

/ ˈflɛkʃən /

noun

1. the act of bending a joint or limb
2. the condition of the joint or limb so bent
3. a variant spelling of flection

Derived Forms

• ˈflexional, adjective
• ˈflexionless, adjective

Other Words From

• flexion·al adjective
• flexion·less adjective
• hyper·flexion noun
• over·flexion noun
• super·flexion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of flexion¹

1595–1605; < Latin flexiōn- (stem of flexiō ) a bending, turning. See flex ¹, -ion

Example Sentences

The muscles around the back of the thigh known as the hamstrings are responsible for extension of the hip and flexion of the knee, making them equally essential for physical activity.

From Science Daily

“I got a lot of body weight on my knee, had some extra flexion I haven’t known for the last 20 years,” Rodgers said.

From Seattle Times

The game tests shoulder range of motion including flexion and extension, reactive movement, core control, motor skills and tests their vision while engaging in a high stimulation environment that distracts from physical pain or fatigue.

From Washington Times

Forget his stance, his “firing position,” his “flexion” or his “levers”: Can he SEE the ball?

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers’ manager used technical terms like “flexion,” “levers” and “barred out.”

From Los Angeles Times