Soc 13 - Movements And Joints

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

When the angle of a joint decreases

Question 2

Dorsiflexion

Answer 2

When the foot moves towards the shin as the toes move upwards

Question 3

Circumduction

Answer 3

Where the limb moves in a circle

Question 4

Rotation

Answer 4

Where the limb moves in a circular movement around a fixed joint

Question 5

Extension

Answer 5

Straightening of a joint

Question 6

Plantar flexion

Answer 6

Pointing the toes downwards

Question 7

Adduction

Answer 7

Movement towards (the midline of) the body

Question 8

Abduction

Answer 8

Movement away from (the midline of) the body

Question 9

Ball and socket

Answer 9

A joint in which a ball moves within a socket so as to allow rotary motion in every direction within certain limits

Question 10

Hinge

Answer 10

Joint that functions like a hinge on a door

Question 11

Pivot

Answer 11

A freely moveable joint that allows only rotary movement around a single axis

Question 12

Condyloid

Answer 12

Composed of an egg-shaped bone known as a condyle that fits into a similarly shaped cavity