P1: Joints + Types of Movements Flashcards
Name all of the joints
- Nose
- Jaw
- Neck
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Knuckle
- Hip
- Ankle
What is the definition of Synovial?
Synovial - Free moveable joint where two or more bones articulate
What type of joint is the Knee?
The Knee is a Hinge Joint
What types of movement can the Knee do?
The Knee can do:
- Flexion and Extension
What type of movements can a Hinge joint do
The Hinge joint can do:
- Flexion and Extension
What types of movement can the Elbow do?
The Elbow can do:
- Flexion and Extension
What type of movements can a Ball and Socket joint do?
A Ball and Socket joint can do:
- Flexion and Extension
- Adduction and Abduction
- Rotation and Circumduction
What types of movements can the Shoulder do?
The Shoulder can do:
- Flexion and Extension
- Adduction and Abduction
- Rotation and Circumduction
What types of movement can the Hip do?
The Hip can do:
- Flexion and Extension
- Adduction and Abduction
- Rotation and Circumduction
What are the articulating bones at the Knee joint?
The articulating bones at the Knee joint are:
- Femur
- Tibia
- Fibula
What are the articulating bones at the Elbow joint?
The articulating bones at the Elbow joint are:
- Humerus
- Radius
- Ulna
What are the articulating bones at the Shoulder joint?
The articulating bones at the Shoulder joint are:
- Humerus
- Scapula
What are the articulating bones at the Hip joint?
The articulating bones at the Hip joint are:
- Pelvis
- Femur
What is the definition of Flexion?
Flexion - Decreasing angle at joint
What is the definition of Extension?
Extension - Increasing angle at joint
What is the definition of Abduction?
Abduction - Moving away from the midline of the body
What is the definition of Adduction?
Adduction - Moving toward the midline of the body
What is the definition of Rotation?
Rotation - Where the limb turns in a screwdriver motion
What is the definition of Circumduction?
Circumduction - Where the limb moves in a circle
What is an example of a Flexion movement
Bicep curl
What is an example of an Extension movement
Kicking a football
What is an example of a Abduction movement
Helicopter spin
What is an example of an Adduction movement
Chest press
What is an example of a Circumduction movement
Preparing a forehand
What does a Ligament do?
A Ligament:
- Connects bone to tissue
- Stabilize the joints during movement (Prevent dislocation)
- Absorb shock
- Help to maintain posture
What does a Tendon do?
A Tendon:
- Connects muscle to bone
- Assists muscle pulling bone
- Give stability/support
- Shock absorber
What does Cartilage do?
Cartilage:
- Prevents friction between bones
- Shock absorber
- Provides protection, support, (some) flexibility, and mobility
What connects muscle to bones?
Tendons connect muscles to bones
What connects bones to tissue?
Ligaments connect bones to tissue
What prevents friction between bones?
Cartilage prevents friction between bones
