SOC 13: JOINTS Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT IS FLEXION
A
Bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts
2
Q
What joint provide flexion
A
shoulder, hip and elbow
3
Q
What is extension
A
Straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts
4
Q
What joints provide extension
A
Shoulder, hip
5
Q
What is adduction
A
Movement that pulls towards the midline of the body
6
Q
What joints provide adduction
A
Shoulder, hip
7
Q
What is abduction
A
Movement that pulls away from the midline of the body
8
Q
What joints provides abduction
A
Shoulder, hip
