Flexion: Its Opposite Movement, Examples, and Importance
The direct opposite movement of flexion in human anatomy and kinesiology is extension, which increases the angle between two body parts, effectively s...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Kinesiology
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Transverse Plane: Body Division, Movements, and Fitness Importance
The transverse plane divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections, running horizontally and facilitating rotational movements.
By Hart
Radiocapitellar Joint: Anatomy, Function, Clinical Significance, and Importance in Movement
The radiocapitellar joint is a critical elbow articulation between the radius and humerus, enabling both elbow flexion/extension and crucial forearm r...
By Alex
Flexion and Extension: Understanding Anatomical Movement and Its Applications
Flexion and extension are fundamental anatomical movements that respectively decrease and increase the angle between two bones at a joint, forming the...
By Jordan
Abduction Joint Movement: Definition, Examples, Muscles, and Importance
Abduction is the anatomical movement of a body part away from the midline of the body or a limb, primarily occurring in the frontal plane, and is cruc...
By Jordan
The Hip Joint: Understanding Its Movements in All Three Planes
The hip joint, a highly mobile ball-and-socket joint, is capable of movement in all three cardinal planes of motion: the sagittal, frontal (coronal), ...
By Hart
Dorsiflexion: Understanding Its Plane, Muscles, and Functional Importance
Dorsiflexion, the upward movement of the foot towards the shin, primarily occurs in the sagittal plane, which divides the body vertically into left an...
By Hart
Transverse Joint: Understanding Its Meaning, Location, and Role in the Body
The term "transverse joint" is not a standard anatomical designation for a single joint; instead, it commonly refers to the transverse tarsa...
By Hart
Leg Abduction vs. Adduction: Understanding Movements, Muscles, and Importance
Leg abduction refers to the movement of a leg away from the midline of the body, primarily engaging the muscles on the outer hip, while leg adduction ...
By Hart
