Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/lateɾoˈfleksjon/

Translation options into English

• Lateral flexion

Meaning

"Lateral flexion" refers to the movement of the body or a body part in a sideways direction, typically to the left or right. In the field of medicine, it is commonly used to describe movements of the spine or neck when bending sideways. The term is mainly used in written contexts, such as medical reports or academic articles.

Example Sentences

1. El paciente presenta limitación en la lateroflexión de la columna.
2. The patient shows limitation in the lateral flexion of the spine.
3. Realiza ejercicios de lateroflexión para fortalecer los músculos de la espalda.
4. She does lateral flexion exercises to strengthen the back muscles.

Idiomatic Expressions

• "Estar a la flexión"

• This expression is used to describe someone who is in a vulnerable or compromised position.

  • Estar a la flexión ante la situación económica del país.
  • To be in a vulnerable position in the face of the country's economic situation.

• "Flexión de rodillas"

• This expression refers to yielding or giving in a situation.

  • Ante la presión, cedió como flexión de rodillas.
  • Under pressure, he yielded like a bowing of the knees.

• "Flexión de cadera"

• This expression can be used to describe a greeting or deferential gesture.
  • Hizo una flexión de cadera como saludo.
  • He made a bowing of the hip as a greeting.

Etymology

The word "lateroflexión" comes from the combination of "lateral" (side) and "flexión" (flexion), indicating a sideways bending movement.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Flexión lateral, inclinación lateral
• Antonyms: Extensión lateral, inmovilidad