Range of Motion, Articular

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.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): E01.370.600.700, G11.427.760

MeSH Unique ID: D016059

Entry Terms:

• Range of Motion
• Joint Range of Motion
• Joint Flexibility
• Flexibility, Joint
• Passive Range of Motion

Previous Indexing:

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

See Also:

• Pliability

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
Physical Examination
Range of Motion, Articular
Arthrometry, Articular

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena
Range of Motion, Articular
Arthrometry, Articular