joints

Question 1

what are the 4 types of joints

Answer 1

pivot, ball and socket, hinge, condyloid

Question 2

what is the range of movement at a pivot joint, with example

Answer 2

rotation, for example the atlas and axis joint in the neck provide movement of the neck left and right

Question 3

what is the range of movement at a ball and socket joint , with example

Answer 3

shoulder and hip flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, circumduction for example the shoulder and hip joint provide movement for the arm and leg

Question 4

what is the range of movement at a hinge joint, with example

Answer 4

flexion and extension, for example movement of the knee and elbow. Ankle has dorsiflexion (natural position) and plantar flexion (pointed toes)

Question 5

what is the range of movement at a condyloid joint, with example

Answer 5

flexion, extension, abduction and adduction (sideways movement) and circumduction, for example the wrist using circumduction as a spin bowler

Question 6

whats circumduction

Answer 6

combination of movements to create a circular movement, e.g. wrist condyloid joints using circumduction to spin a ball in cricket