Soc13: Joints, movements, ligaments and tendons Flashcards
What is flexion?
The bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts
What joints provide flexion?
The shoulder, hip and elbow
What is an example of flexion in sport?
Someone working out in the gym bends their arm up when doing a bicep curl
What is extension?
The Straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts
What joints provide extention
Shoulder and hip
What is an example of extension in sport
A swimmer swings the arm backwards in preparation for a racing dive
What is adduction?
The movement that pulls towards the middle of the body
What joints provide adduction?
Shoulder and hip
Example of adduction in sport
A golfer on the tee swings the club down towards the ball
What is abduction?
The movement that pulls away from the middle of the body
Joints that provide abduction
Shoulder and hip
Example of abduction in sport
A gymnast moves their arms out sideways at the shoulder when performing the crucifix’ on the rings
What is rotation?
The movement around a single axis or pivot point
What joints provide rotation?
Shoulder and hip
What is an example of rotation of in sport
A tennis player serves
What is circumduction?
Moving in a circular conical shape
