Soc13 (Joints, Movement, Ligaments, Tendons) Flashcards
1
Q
Pivot Joint
A
- cylinder rotates inside other bone
- neck
2
Q
Hinge Joint
A
- only backward and forward motion
- knee flexion and extension
- ankle dorsi and plantar flexion
3
Q
Ball and Socket joint
A
- long bone (ball) fits into a cup (socket)
- hip and shoulder
4
Q
Condyloid Joint
A
- rests against bone to allow circular movement
- adduction and abduction
5
Q
Flexion
A
decreasing angle at a joint
6
Q
Extension
A
Increasing angle at a joint
7
Q
Adduction
A
Moving towards midline of the body
8
Q
Abduction
A
Moving away from midline of the body
9
Q
Plantar flexion
A
Movement of foot downwards
10
Q
Dorsi flexion
A
Movement of foot upwards
11
Q
Circumduction
A
Circular movement of a limb
12
Q
Rotation
A
Turning around an axis
13
Q
Ligament
A
- stability
- bone to bone
- elastic for range of movement
14
Q
Tendons
A
- making quick bursts if movement
- muscle to bone
- non elastic
