Soc 13 Flashcards
1
Q
Flextion
A
Bending movement increase angle e.g doing bicep curl
2
Q
Extension
A
Straightening movement increases angle e.g swimmer in racing dive
3
Q
Abdduction
A
Movemmt that pulls towards midline of body e.g golfer swing at ball
4
Q
Rotation
A
Movement around a single axis e.g tennis serve
5
Q
Circumfuction
A
Movemnt in circular shape e.g cricketer bowl
6
Q
Dorsi flextion
A
Bending the toes up e.g sprint start position
7
Q
Plantar flextion
A
Extending the toes down e.g floor gymnast
8
Q
Name four types pf joints
A
Pivot, hinge, ball and socket, condyloid
9
Q
Give examples of four joints
A
Elbow for hinge, hipbone for ball and socket, wrist for condyloid,
10
Q
What are the 5 functions of skeletal system
A
Keep posture, movement, red/white blood cell production, protection of organs, storing calcium
