Atonomoy And Physiology

Question 1

Musculoskeletal system

Answer 1

Name used to describe the muscular and skeletal system working together.

Question 2

Hinge joint

Answer 2

Joint that allows flexion (bending) and extension (straightening)

Question 3

Ball and socket joint

Answer 3

Joint that allows many movements, eg flexion and extension, rotation and circumduction.

Question 4

Articulating bone

Answer 4

Bones that meet a joint

Question 5

Adduction

Answer 5

Moving towards an imaginary centre line, eg swinging a golf club

Question 6

Abduction

Answer 6

Moving away from an imaginary centre line

Question 7

Rotation

Answer 7

Clockwise or anticlockwise movement

Question 8

Circumduction

Answer 8

Movement of a limb

Question 9

Plantar-flexion

Answer 9

Extension at the ankle

Question 10

Doris-flexion

Answer 10

Flexion at the ankle

Question 11

Flexion

Answer 11

Closing a joint (bending)

Question 12

Extension

Answer 12

Opening a joint (straightening)

Question 13

Agonist

Answer 13

The prime mover - the muscle that causes movement

Question 14

Antagonist

Answer 14

Muscle that relaxes to allow the agonist to contract