Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Articular Range of Motion

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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Abstract

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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6 entry terms
  • Joint Flexibility
  • Joint Range of Motion
  • Range of Motion
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Flexibility, Joint
  • Passive Range of Motion

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Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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  • Movement (1966-1990)
  • specific joints (1966-1990)

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  1. E01w.370.600w.700w
  2. G11.427.760w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Articular Range of Motion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016059. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016059
  2. Articular Range of Motion. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Range_of_motion
  3. Articular Range of Motion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q494478