Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Pivot Joint
A
Allows bones to rotate.
2
Q
Joints
A
Where 2 or more bones meet.
3
Q
Hinge Joint
A
- Allows only backward and forward movement.
- Knee, elbow & ankle.
4
Q
Ball and Socket Joints
A
- Rounded head of a long bone fits in a cup shaped hole.
- Hip and Shoulder.
5
Q
Condyloid Joint
A
- Ball rests at the end of the bone.
- Elbow.
6
Q
Abduction
A
A movement that moves away from the midline of the body.
7
Q
Adduction
A
A movement that pulls towards the midline of the body.
8
Q
Circumduction
A
Moving a part of the body in a circular motion.
9
Q
Dorsi-Flexion
A
Bending or flexing the toes upwards, towards the shin.
10
Q
Extension
A
A straightening movement that increases the angle between the body parts.
11
Q
Flexion
A
A bending movement that decreases the angle between the body parts.
12
Q
Plantar-Flexion
A
Extending or pointing the toes down, away from the shin.
