Soc 13

Question 1

What is a Pivot joint

Answer 1

Pivot joints allow bones to rotate.

Question 2

What is a Hinge joint

Answer 2

A hinge joint is a joint that allows only backward and forward motion.

Question 3

What is the Ball and socket joint

Answer 3

In a ball and socket joint, the rounded head of a long bone (the ball) fits into a cup-shaped hole (the socket).

Question 4

What is a condyloid joint

Answer 4

A condyloid joint is similar to a ball and socket joint, but the ball rests against the end of a bone, rather than inside a socket.

Question 5

Flexion

Answer 5

Bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts.

Question 6

Extention

Answer 6

Straightening movement that Shoulder, hip
increases the angle between body parts.

Question 7

Adduction

Answer 7

Movement that pulls towards Shoulder, hip
the midline of the body.

Question 8

Abduction

Answer 8

Movement that pulls away from the midline of the body.

Question 9

Rotation

Answer 9

Movement around a single axis Shoulder, hip
or pivot point.

Question 10

Curcumduction

Answer 10

Moving in a circular or conical shape.

Question 11

Dorsi-flexion

Answer 11

Bending or flexing the toes up, closer to
the shin.

Question 12

Plantar-flexion

Answer 12

Extending or pointing the toes down, away from the shin.