Flexion for Dummies

Alright, so "flexion" is a word that we hear a lot when talking about movement in our bodies. It basically means bending or curving a part of our body, like a joint. For example, when you bend your arm at the elbow, that's called flexion. And when you bring your knee closer to your chest, that's also flexion. It's like when you're doing yoga and you bend and stretch your body to different positions, that's all flexion. So, flexion is basically just the action of bending or curving something, like your fingers, toes, or any other joint in your body.

And there's also something called "dorsiflexion" and "plantar flexion." Dorsiflexion is when you bend your foot towards your shin, like when you're taking a step or doing a calf stretch. On the other hand, plantar flexion is when you point your toes away from your body, like when you're standing on your tiptoes. So, these are just specific types of flexion that we can do with our feet and ankles.

So, remember, when you hear the word "flexion," just think about bending or curving a part of your body. It's a pretty simple concept once you get the hang of it!