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Descriptor English:   Range of Motion, Articular 
Descriptor Spanish:   Rango del Movimiento Articular 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Amplitude de Movimento Articular 
Synonyms English:   Flexibility, Joint
Joint Flexibility
Joint Range of Motion
Passive Range of Motion
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 

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