Joints and Range of Motion

Question 1

Cartilaginous Joint

Answer 1

Some movement, but limited

Question 1

Fibrous Joint

Answer 1

Immovable joints that connect bones

Question 2

Synovial Joint

Answer 2

Free movement joint with fluid

Question 3

Pivot (Synovial Joint)

Answer 3

Allows rotation about another bone (Ex

Question 4

Ball and Socket (Synovial Joint)

Answer 4

Allows all Types of Movement (Ex. Shoulder)

Question 5

Saddle Joint

Answer 5

Like a ball and socket joint, but limits rotation (ex. Thumb)

Question 6

Condyloid (Ellipsoidal) Joint

Answer 6

Similar to a ball and socket joint but does not allow rotation

Question 7

Hinge Joint

Answer 7

Allows movement on one axis. Allows flexion and extension. (Ex. Elbow)

Question 8

Plane (Planar or Gliding) Joint

Answer 8

Two Flat Surfaces on Top of Each Other

Question 9

Depression

Answer 9

Downward Movement (ex. shrugging)

Question 10

Elevation

Answer 10

Upward Movement (ex. shrugging)

Question 11

Pronation

Answer 11

Forearm motion that moves the palm of the hand from the palm forward to the palm backward position

Question 12

Supination

Answer 12

Forearm motion that moves the palm of the hand from palm backward to palm forward

Question 13

Rotation

Answer 13

Body moving at a circular motion

Question 14

Circumduction

Answer 14

Movement of a body region in a circular motion

Question 15

Flexion

Answer 15

Bending a limb or joint

Question 16

Extension

Answer 16

Straightening a limb

Question 17

Hyperextension

Answer 17

Abnormal, excessive extension

Question 18

Abduction

Answer 18

Raising hand

Question 19

Adduction

Answer 19

Lowering hand

Question 20

Plantar Flexion

Answer 20

Ankle joint moves foot down

Question 21

Dorsiflexion

Answer 21

Ankle joint moves foot up