flexure

• Substantiv, das den Zustand des Gebogen- oder Gekrümmtseins bezeichnet, etwa eines Gelenks, oder die durch Biegen entstandene gewinkelte oder gerundete Form, sowie die Handlung des Beugens eines Gelenks zur Verringerung des Winkels zwischen den Knochen.

A noun referring to the state of being bent or flexed, such as a joint, or an angular or rounded shape formed by folding, as well as the act of bending a limb joint to decrease the angle between bones.

1. State of being bentC1formalmedical

   The condition of a joint or limb being bent or flexed.

   Beugung

   • The doctor examined the flexure of the patient's knee after surgery.
   • Prolonged flexure of the wrist can lead to carpal tunnel issues.
   • The joint's natural flexure is limited by the surrounding ligaments.

   Synonymebendcurvatureflectionflexion

2. A bend or foldC1formalscientific

   An angular or curved shape created by folding something.

   Biegung oder Falte

   • The river created a sharp flexure in the landscape over centuries.
   • The paper shows a distinct flexure where it was folded repeatedly.
   • Geologists study the flexure of rock layers to understand tectonic movements.

   Synonymebendcreasecrookcurvaturecurvefoldkinkturntwist

3. Act of bending a jointC1formalmedical

   The movement that decreases the angle between two bones at a joint, typically in a limb.

   Beugung

   • Flexure of the elbow brings the hand closer to the shoulder.
   • Physical therapy involves repeated flexure and extension of the hip joint.
   • The trainer instructed the athlete to perform a deep flexure of the knee.

   Synonymeflectionflexion

   Antonymeextension