Flexible
Flexible (medicine)
Flexible (pronounced: /ˈflɛksɪbəl/) is a term often used in the field of medicine to describe the ability of a structure or material to bend without breaking or permanently deforming. It is derived from the Latin word flexibilis, which means "capable of being bent".
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term "flexible" is used in various contexts. For example, a Flexible endoscope is a medical device that can be bent and maneuvered to navigate through the body's passages and cavities. Similarly, Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure that uses a flexible endoscope to examine the lower part of the colon.
Flexible flatfoot is a condition where the foot's arch is lower than normal or disappears when standing. Flexible spending account (FSA) is a special account that allows people to save money for certain out-of-pocket health care costs.
Related Terms
- Flexibility (anatomy): The range of motion in a joint or series of joints, and length in muscles that cross the joints to induce a bending movement or motion.
- Flexor: A muscle that decreases the angle between two bones at a joint.
- Flexion: A position that is made possible by the joint angle decreasing.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flexible
- Wikipedia's article - Flexible
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