Joints Flashcards
Identify the different joints
1
Q
Circumduction
A
Cone Shape movement
2
Q
Pronation
A
Rotation of forearm so palm down
3
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Lifting foot/toes upwards
4
Q
Plantar Flexion
A
Pointing toe/foot downwards
5
Q
Eversion
A
Plantar surface away from midline
6
Q
Inversion
A
Plantar surface toward midline
7
Q
Medial Rotation
A
Rotate towards midline
8
Q
Abduction
A
Away from body
9
Q
Adduction
A
Towards body
10
Q
Flexion
A
Decreases angle of joint
11
Q
Supination
A
Rotation of forarm so palm upwards
12
Q
Lateral Rotation
A
Rotate away from midline
13
Q
Extension
A
Increases angle of joint
14
Q
Fibrous Joint
A
Fixed - linked with tough fibrous material and have NO movement
15
Q
Cartilaginous Joint
A
Slightly movable - formed with tough fibrous cartilage with little/no movement