flexion

/ˈfleksɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

a bending or folding movement of a joint, especially of the fingers, wrist, or spine, in which the angle between the bones is reduced.

“The athlete’s wrist underwent a severe flexion during the accident.”

Synonyms

  • bending
  • contortion
  • folding

Antonyms

  • extension
  • stretching