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Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Physical Examination > Range of Motion, Articular
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena > Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena > Range of Motion, Articular

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Range of Motion, Articular  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES.

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Synonym(s)

  • Joint Flexibility
  • Joint Range of Motion
  • Range of Motion

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In other languages

  • Amplitude articulaire

    French

  • Amplitude des mouvements
  • Amplitude du mouvement articulaire
  • Flexibilité articulaire
  • Flexibilité de l'articulation
  • Jeu des articulations

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-R64L6K86-T

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