Range of motion (dictionary definition)
Submitted by admin on May 4, 2008 - 9:59am.
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Range of motion
The range through which the knee can bend and straighten (flex and extend).
A straight leg is said to be at full extension, or zero (0) degrees of flexion. Full flexion is about 135-143 degrees, depending on the muscle/fat bulk of the limb.
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