1. (

• flexure ,
• flection ,
• flexion

) the state of being flexed (as of a joint) ;

2. (

• inflection ,
• flection ,
• flexion

) deviation from a straight or normal course ;

3. (

• flexion ,
• flexure

) act of bending a joint; especially a joint between the bones of a limb so that the angle between them is decreased ;