In the normal elbow joint, stability is maintained by the combination of joint congruity ... valgus torques of 1.25 and 2.0 Nm were applied and kinematic data were obtained with intact and transected ...

Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl. The knee flexes in preparation for kicking a ball.

Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl. Extension – straightening a joint. This occurs when the ...