Restorative careQuestion 670 of 1700
What is knee and hip flexion in the checklist?
- Moving the leg out to the side
- Bending the knee and hip up
- Straightening the leg out flat
- Turning the foot in a circle
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Correct answer: Bending the knee and hip up
Flexion bends the knee and hip up toward the trunk. Extension straightens them.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.10: Skills Checklist- Range of Motion (ROM) for the Hip and Knee
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026