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ventral flexion

[VEN-trəl FLEK-shən]
nounpl: ventral flexions
flexão ventral
1. A movement that bends the body or limb toward the ventral (anterior/front) surface, reducing the angle between body parts
Ventral flexion of the spine involves bending the trunk forward.
A flexão ventral da coluna vertebral envolve a flexão do tronco para frente.
2. In anatomy and kinesiology, the forward bending movement at a joint, typically contrasted with dorsal extension
The patient performed ventral flexion of the hip to assess range of motion.
O paciente realizou flexão ventral do quadril para avaliar a amplitude de movimento.
Synonyms
flexionforward flexionanterior flexion
Antonyms
dorsal extensionextensiondorsiflexion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flexão ventral
Standard medical/anatomical term used in Brazil
Portugal
flexão ventral
Standard medical/anatomical term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

range of motion
joint mobility
anterior-posterior movement
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