Soc12: The Skeletal System

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Increasing the angle at a joint

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Decreasing the angle at the joint

Question 3

Adduction

Answer 3

Moving towards the midline of the body

Question 4

Abduction

Answer 4

Moving away from the midline of the body

Question 5

Plantar flexion

Answer 5

Backward flexion of the foot

Question 6

Dorsi flexion

Answer 6

Movement of the foot downward towards the sole

Question 7

Long bones

Answer 7

Generate movement

Question 8

Short bones

Answer 8

Weight bearing

Question 9

Irregular

Answer 9

Protection/ generate movement

Question 10

Flat bones

Answer 10

Protest vital organs

Question 11

Pivot joint

Answer 11

Allows rotation

Question 12

Hinge joint

Answer 12

Allows flexion and extension

Question 13

Ball and socket joint

Answer 13

Allows a big range of movement

Question 14

Condyloid joint

Answer 14

Allows circular motion

Question 15

Flexion

Answer 15

Decreasing the angle at a joint.

Question 16

Extension

Answer 16

Increasing the angle at a joint.

Question 17

Adduction

Answer 17

Moving towards the midline of the body.

Question 18

Abduction

Answer 18

Moving away from the midline of the body.

Question 19

Plantar- flexion

Answer 19

Movement of the foot downward towards the sole.

Question 20

Dorsi- flexion

Answer 20

Backward flexion of the foot.