Patient Data Exhibits

Wrist: Able to bend wrist back toward forearm Flexion: When the wrist bends back toward the forearm, it is an example of flexion. Flexion decreases the angle between the wrist and the forearm. Elbow: Only able to straighten joint 30 degrees Extension: The ability to straighten the elbow is indicative of extension. In this case, the client is only able to straighten the elbow to 30 degrees, which reflects limited extension.