joint actions

Question 1

flexion

Answer 1

decreasing angle between 2 bones: bicep curl- upwards motion

Question 2

extension

Answer 2

increasing angle between 2 bones: bicep curl- downwards motion

Question 3

abduction

Answer 3

moving away from midline of body

Question 4

adduction

Answer 4

moving towards midline of body

Question 5

rotation

Answer 5

turning body around its axis

Question 6

circumduction

Answer 6

moving body in circular motion