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  2. Flexibility (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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    Flexibility is the anatomical range of movement in a joint or series of joints, and length in muscles that cross the joints to induce a bending movement or motion. Flexibility varies between individuals, particularly in terms of differences in muscle length of multi-joint muscles.

  3. Davis's law - Wikipedia

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    Davis's law is used in anatomy and physiology to describe how soft tissue models along imposed demands. It is similar to Wolff's law, which applies to osseous tissue.It is a physiological principle stating that soft tissue heal according to the manner in which they are mechanically stressed.

  4. Human leg - Wikipedia

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    In human anatomy, the lower leg is the part of the lower limb that lies between the knee and the ankle. [1] Anatomists restrict the term leg to this use, rather than to the entire lower limb. [6] The thigh is between the hip and knee and makes up the rest of the lower limb. [1] The term lower limb or lower extremity is commonly used to describe ...

  5. Human musculoskeletal system - Wikipedia

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    The human musculoskeletal system (also known as the human locomotor system, and previously the activity system) is an organ system that gives humans the ability to move using their muscular and skeletal systems.

  6. Flexibility (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    Flexibility (anatomy), the distance of motion of a joint, which may be increased by stretching; Flexibility (engineering), in the field of engineering systems design, designs that can adapt when external changes occur; Flexibility (personality), the range of different appropriate behavioural responses a person can make in situations that they face.

  7. This Kind of Exercise Could Add Up to 4 Years to Your Life - AOL

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    The heart-healthy benefits of walking and other cardio workouts are well-known. But new research shows another type of exercise may be beneficial. Specifically, exercise focused on building muscle ...

  8. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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    According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands: Find theme words to fill the board. Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.

  9. Reciprocal inhibition - Wikipedia

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    Joints are controlled by two opposing sets of muscles called extensors and flexors, that work in synchrony for smooth movement.When a muscle spindle is stretched, the stretch reflex is activated, and the opposing muscle group must be inhibited to prevent it from working against the contraction of the homonymous muscle.