6.12 joints and types of movement

Question 1

a simple movement; the nearly flat surfaces of
bones move back-and-forth and side-to-side.

Answer 1

gliding

Question 2

there is an increase or decrease in
the angle between bones
* Ex: flexion–extension

Answer 2

angular movements

Question 3

where a bone moves around its own
longitudinal axis

Answer 3

rotation

Question 4

occur only at certain joints in the body.
* Ex: elevation–depression

Answer 4

special movements

Question 5

decreases the angle between bones of the limb at the joint

Answer 5

flexion

Question 6

increases the angle between bones of the limb at the joint

Answer 6

extension

Question 7

extends the joint beyond the normal range of motion

Answer 7

hyperextension

Question 8

movement of limb
away from midline of
body

Answer 8

abduction

Question 9

movement of limb
toward the midline of
body

Answer 9

adduction

Question 10

movement of limb so that the distal end forms a circle

Answer 10

Circumduction

Question 11

turning the body part around the long axis

Answer 11

rotation

Question 12

gains results in _____ production of ____ fluid in joints

Answer 12

decreased, synovial

Question 13

articular _____ becomes thinner with age and ligaments shorten and lose flexibility

Answer 13

cartilage