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RANGE OF MOTION, ARTICULAR
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Descriptor
English
:
Range of Motion, Articular
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Rango del Movimiento Articular
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Amplitude de Movimento Articular
Synonyms
English
:
Passive Range of Motion
Tree Number:
E01.370.600.700
G11.427.760
Definition
English
:
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.
See Related
English
:
Pliability
History Note
English
:
91
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
DE
drug effects
ES
ethics
GE
genetics
IM
immunology
PH
physiology
RE
radiation effects
Record Number:
29097
Unique Identifier:
D016059
Occurrence in VHL
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