Definition of Anteflexion. Meaning of Anteflexion. Synonyms of Anteflexion

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Definition of Anteflexion

Anteflexion
Anteflexion An`te*flex"ion, n. (Med.) A displacement forward of an organ, esp. the uterus, in such manner that its axis is bent upon itself. --T. G. Thomas.

Meaning of Anteflexion from wikipedia

- article on "anteflexion", but its sister project Wiktionary does: Read the Wiktionary entry "anteflex" You can also: Search for Anteflexion in Wikipedia...
- are two of each): Normally, the human uterus lies in anteversion and anteflexion. In most women, the long axis of the uterus is bent forward on the long...
- round ligament of uterus acts to hold the uterus anterior-ward to in anteflexion and anteversion, especially by counteracting any posterior-ward forces...
- limb; extension (also called dorsiflexion or retroversion) and flexion (anteflexion or anteversion) occur along a transverse axis; and abduction and adduction...