Flexibility (anatomy)
Flexibility (anatomy)
Flexibility (pronunciation: /flɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/) in anatomy refers to the range of movement in a joint or series of joints, and length in muscles that cross the joints to induce a bending movement or motion. Flexibility varies between individuals, particularly in terms of differences in muscle length of multi-joint muscles. Flexibility in some joints can be increased to a certain degree by exercise, with stretching a common exercise component to maintain or improve flexibility.
Etymology
The term "flexibility" comes from the Latin word "flexibilis", which means "to bend".
Related Terms
- Joint: A point where two or more bones meet in the body.
- Muscle: A tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement.
- Exercise: Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body.
- Stretching: A form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flexibility (anatomy)
- Wikipedia's article - Flexibility (anatomy)
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