Movement of a joint or limb that decreases the angle (brings closer) between two bones or two ventral, body surfaces.  Flexion usually involves bending.  Examples:  bending/tilting head forward, bending elbow, clinching fist, etc.

 

Synonyms:
flexion, flexions

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