elbow extension
1Elbow — For other uses, see Elbow (disambiguation). Elbow Latin articulatio cubiti Gray s …
2Extension (kinesiology) — Extension is a movement of a joint that results in increased angle between two bones or body surfaces at a joint. Extension usually results in straightening of the bones or body surfaces involved. For example, extension is produced by extending… …
3elbow — /el boh/, n. 1. the bend or joint of the human arm between upper arm and forearm. 2. the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped. See diag. under horse. 3. something bent like an elbow, as a sharp turn in a road or river, or a piece of …
4extension — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin extension , extensio, from Latin extendere Date: 15th century 1. a. the action of extending ; state of being extended b. an enlargement in scope or operation < tools are extensions of human hands >… …
5Extension — The process of straitening or the state of being strait. Extension of the hip and knee joints is necessary to stand up from the sitting position. * * * 1. The act of bringing the distal portion of a joint in continuity (though only parallel) with …
6Tennis elbow — Infobox Disease Name = Tennis elbow Caption = Left elbow joint, showing posterior and radial collateral ligaments. (Lateral epicondyle visible at center.) DiseasesDB = 12950 ICD10 = ICD10|M|77|1|m|70 ICD9 = ICD9|726.32 ICDO = OMIM = MedlinePlus …
7Nursemaid's elbow — Classification and external resources Capsule of elbow joint (distended). Anterior aspect. (Nursemaid s elbow involves the head of radius slipping out from the anular ligament of radius.) ICD 10 …
8Pulled elbow — is a traumatically induced medical affliction experienced only by children below the age of approximately three years. It is also called nursemaid s elbow. [http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=25173] The forearm contains two… …
9illusory arm extension — The term illusory arm extension refers to a subclass of the motor illusions, which is itself a subclass of the group of illusory movement experiences. The phenomenon of illusory arm extension can be induced by means of vibratory stimulation of …
10Engen extension orthosis — an orthosis for extension contracture of the knee or elbow that provides three points of pressure: one over the apex of the deformity and two on the opposite side of the limb at a distance …
