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Athetosis is involuntary writhing movement at a joint.

Torsion is a general technical word for twisting.

Sprain is sometimes the result of twisting of a joint.
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Flexion is the medical term meaning bending a joint, bringing the bones of the joint closer, or decreasing its angle. The opposite is extension, which is straghtening of a joint so that the angle between the bones increases.
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Volvulus is abnormal twising of the intestine.

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It is called a strain.
That would be a 'strain'.
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Articular is the medical term meaning pertaining to a joint.

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may be 'arthrotrauma' (arthro-joint, trauma-injury). Traumatitis is not injury, it is an inflamatory condition.

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Flexing.

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