Movement at synovial joints

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Reduces angle at the joint. e.g. a bicep curl - When bringing up the arm with the weight.

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Extending the angle at a joint. e.g. kicking a ball - leg fully extends.

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

Outward movement of limbs from the midline of the body. e.g. star jump - Beginning of the movement.

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Inward movement of the limbs from the midline of the body e.g. Star jump - ending of the movement.

Question 5

Rotation

Answer 5

Circular movement of the joints e.g. serving in tennis or hula hooping.

Question 6

Dorsiflexion

Answer 6

Toe section of the foot pointing upwards e.g. landing a long jump.

Question 7

Plantar flexion

Answer 7

Toe section of the foot pointing downwards e.g. a calve raise.

Question 8

Circumduction

Answer 8

Movement of a limb extending from the joint, the movement is controlled. E.g. Hula hooping around the arm.

Question 9

Lateral flexion

Answer 9

Side bending movement of the body away from the midline. E.g. Dodging a punch in boxing.