Muscle Contractions Flashcards by Isabella Adigwe | Brainscape

Q

What are the 8 Types of Muscle Contractions?

A

Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
Rotation
Plantarflexion
Dorsiflexion
Circumduction

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What is Flexion?

A

Movement where angle between bones reduces.

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Q

Joint that can perform Flexion?

A

Ball and Socket
Hinge

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