Soc 13 Joints And Movement

Question 1

Pivot

Answer 1

Pivot joints allow bones to rotate

Question 2

Hinge joint

Answer 2

Only allows forwards and backwards motion

Question 3

Ball and socket joint

Answer 3

Allows a great range if movement (lare variety)

Question 4

Condyloid joint

Answer 4

Allows flexion extension adduction and abduction movement

Question 5

Flexion

Answer 5

Bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts

Question 6

Extension

Answer 6

Straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts

Question 7

Adduction

Answer 7

Movement that pulls towards the midline of the body

Question 8

Abduction

Answer 8

Movement that pulls away from the midline of the body

Question 9

Plantar-flexion

Answer 9

Extending or pointing the toes down and away from the shin

Question 10

Dorsi-flexion

Answer 10

Bending or flexing the toes up towards the shin

Question 11

Rotation

Answer 11

Movement around a single axis or pivot point

Question 12

Circumduction

Answer 12

The circular movement of a limb

For the arm the palm would remain facing the same direction as the arm preforms a conical motion

Question 13

Pivot (location)

Answer 13

Wrist, elbow and neck

Question 14

Hinge (location)

Answer 14

Elbow knee ankle

Question 15

Condyloid (location)

Answer 15

Wrist (carpals)

Question 16

Ball and socket (location)

Answer 16

Shoulder and knee