joint movements Flashcards
1
Q
types of hinge joints
A
elbow, knee and ankle
2
Q
flexion
A
closing a joint
3
Q
extension
A
opening a joint
4
Q
adduction
A
moving towards an imaginary centre line
5
Q
abduction
A
moving away from an imaginary centre line
6
Q
rotation
A
clockwise or anticlockwise
7
Q
circumduction
A
moving in a circular motion
8
Q
plantar flexion
A
extension at ankle
9
Q
dorsi flexion
A
flexion at ankle
10
Q
exmaple of flexion
A
elbow prep for a basketball throw
11
Q
example of extension
A
kicking a football
12
Q
example of adduction
A
swinging a golf club
13
Q
example of abduction
A
taking back a tennis racket before swinging it
14
Q
example of rotation
A
shoulder movement during tennis
15
Q
example of circumduction
A
bowling a cricket ball overarm
