flexion

Meanings

• Noun

  The bending or flexing of a limb or part of the body.

  - "He performed a series of leg flexions during his workout."
  - "The doctor asked the patient to flex his arm for the X-ray."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flexion
flexes , vexes , perplexes , complexes

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Variants

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flection , flexion , flexions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'flexus' meaning 'bent' or 'curved'.

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Trivia

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1. The human spine has 33 vertebrae, which allows for a great deal of flexibility and flexion.

2. Flexion is an important concept in physics, where it refers to the bending of a beam or other structure under load.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extension: The opposite of flexion, which is the straightening or stretching out of a limb or part of the body.

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Culture

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In literature, 'flexion' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a change in attitude or perspective. In art, it can refer to the bending of lines or shapes.

How to Memorize "flexion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine bending your elbow or knee to memorize the meaning of 'flexion'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flexion' with the act of bending or flexing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Flexion is the bending of a limb' to help remember the meaning.

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