elbow flexion

collocation in English

meaningsofelbowandflexion

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elbow
noun[C]
uk
/ˈel.bəʊ/us
/ˈel.boʊ/
the part in the middle of the arm where it bends, or the part of a piece of clothing that covers ...
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flexion
noun[U]
uk
/ˈflek.ʃən/us
/ˈflek.ʃən/
the act of bending an arm, leg, etc. or of tightening ...
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(Definition ofelbowandflexionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The humeral weakness refers to the biceps and triceps muscles, causing weakness ofelbowflexionand extension.
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Functional improvements can occur, for instance, when release ofelbowflexionpermits a patient to control a wheelchair.
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Consequently, during fullelbowflexion, the hand tend to rest outside the shoulder.
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The splint is made in 3045 degrees ofelbowflexion.
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When pronated, the brachioradialis is more active duringelbowflexionsince the biceps brachii is in a mechanical disadvantage.
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Duringelbowflexion, the vertical anterior part of the trochela keep the upper arm and forearm aligned (when viewed in front).
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To isolate the biceps brachii inelbowflexion, place the shoulder in hyperextension.
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This muscle's primary function iselbowflexionand forearm supination.
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The radius can thus glide on the capitulum duringelbowflexion-extension while simultaneously rotate about its own main axis during supination-pronation.
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In contrast to the biceps brachii, it is able to do this in all positions ofelbowflexionand extension.
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The simple mechanism allows exercising any suitable muscle where a small angle can be created to press it, for example the biceps (elbowflexion) or the hamstrings (knee flexion).
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The flexion synergy for the upper extremity includes scapular retraction and elevation, shoulder abduction and external rotation,elbowflexion, forearm supination, and wrist and finger flexion.
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