Flexion is the verb meaning to bend the body or part of a body in an anterior direction. For example, bending forward to touch the toes involves flexion of the trunk. However, there are exceptions:
Alternatively, it indicates the movement to make a reduced angle between two bones or body regions.
Flexion is the opposite of extension.
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