Joint Movement

Question 1

With reference to movement:

Describe a frontal (coronal) plane and name the corresponding axis of movement.

Answer 1

A frontal plane is a vertical plane which is at right angles to the sagittal plane. It divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.
Frontal plane – sagittal axis

Question 2

Define the ‘normal end-feel’ of movement at a joint.
List two(2) different types of end-feel.

Answer 2

Normal end feel is felt at the end of normal physiological movement with an elastic, slowly increasing resistance

Different end feels: bone on bone, apposition of soft tissue,

Question 3

Explain what the term ‘the loose packed positions of a joint’ means.

Answer 3

Where part of the joint capsule and ligament support is relaxed
The joint surfaces are not in a position of congruence
Where most accessory movement range is available

Question 4

Give the open packed position of the hip joint.

Answer 4

30 degrees flexion, 30 degrees abduction, slight lateral rotation

Question 5

Explain the term ‘accessory movement”

Answer 5

Gliding and sliding movements that occur between joint surfaces that are produced by an external force i.e. a therapist, that cannot be performed by the person themselves.