Joints and Movements

Question 1

Define a hinge joint

Answer 1

joint that allows flexion and extension

Question 2

Define flexion

Answer 2

Movement where angle between bones reduces

Question 3

Define extension

Answer 3

Movememt where angle between bones increases

Question 4

Define the vertabrae

Answer 4

Bones that form the spine/backbone

Question 5

Define the ball and socket joint

Answer 5

A joint that allows many movements- flexion and extension; abudction and adduction; and rotation

Question 6

Define range of movement

Answer 6

A measure of the flexibilityof a joint in terms of the different movements allowed

Question 7

Define abduction

Answer 7

Movement where limbs are moved away from the body

Question 8

Define adduction

Answer 8

Movement where limbs are moved towards the body

Question 9

Define rotation

Answer 9

Turning a limb along its long axis

Question 10

Define meniscus

Answer 10

The cartilage acting as a shock absorber between the tibia and femur at the knee joint

Question 11

Define Cruciate ligament

Answer 11

Attatch tibia to femur in the knee joint

Question 12

Define plantar flexion

Answer 12

Movement at the ankle where toes are pointed towards the ground

Question 13

Define dorsi flexion

Answer 13

Movement at the ankle where the toes are pulled up towards the knee.