Flexion is defined as the movement of the bones toward each other at a joint by decreasing the angle, as in moving the hand toward the shoulder during elbow flexion.

Flexion is a term used in anatomy to refer to the movement or position of a joint or limb in which the angle between two bones is decreased. It is not a concept that is commonly studied or discussed in psychology.

 

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