Movement Analysis (also in joints flash cards)
Elbow joint type
hinge
bones that articulate elbow (3)
- humerus
- radius
- ulna
movements elbow joint can perform (2)
- flexion
- extension
elbow antagonistic pair
- bicep brachii
- tricep brachii
elbow flexion agonist
bicep brachii
elbow flexion antagonist
tricep brachii
elbow extension agonist
tricep brachii
elbow extension antagonist
bicep brachii
elbow joint plane of movement
sagittal
knee joint type
hinge
bone that articulate knee (3)
- femur
- tibia
- fibula
movements knee joint can perform (2)
- flexion
- extension
knee joint antagonistic pair
- rectus femoris
- bicep femoris
knee flexion agonist
bicep femoris
knee flexion antagonist
rectus femoris
knee extension agonist
rectus femoris
knee extension antagonist
bicep femoris
knee joint plane of movement
sagittal
ankle joint type
hinge
bones that articulate ankle (3)
- tibia
- fibula
- talus
movements ankle can perform (2)
- dorsi-flexion
- plantar-flexion
ankle dorsi-flexion agonist
tibialis anterior
ankle dorsi-flexion antagonist
gastrocnemius
ankle plantar-flexion agonist
gastrocnemius
ankle plantar-flexion antagonist
tibialis anterior
ankle plane of movement
sagittal
wrist joint type
condyloid
bones that articulate wrist (3)
- radius
- ulna
- carpels
movements wrist can perform (2)
- flexion
- extension
wrist flexion agonist
wrist flexor
wrist flexion antagonist
wrist extensor
wrist extension agonist
wrist extensor
wrist extension antagonist
wrist flexor
wrist plane of movement
sagittal