Soc13: Joints, movements, ligaments and tendons Flashcards
What is flexion?
Bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts.
What is extension?
Straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts.
What is adduction?
Movement that pulls towards the midline of the body.
What is abduction?
Movement that pulls away from the midline of the body.
What is rotation?
Movement around a single axis or pivot point.
What is circumduction?
Moving in a circular or conical shape.
What is dorsi-flexion?
Bending or flexing the toes up, closer to the shin.
What is plantar-flexion?
Extending or pointing the toes down, away from the shin.
Which joints provide flexion?
Shoulder, hip, elbow.
Which joints provide extension?
Shoulder, hip.
Which joints provide adduction?
Shoulder, hip.
Which joints provide abduction?
Shoulder, hip.
Which joints provide rotation?
Shoulder, hip.
Which joints provide circumduction?
Shoulder, hip.
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 an example of extension in sport?
A swimmer swings the arm backwards in preparation for a racing dive.
What is an example of adduction in sport?
A golfer on the tee swings the club down towards the ball.
What is an example of abduction in sport?
A gymnast moves their arms out sideways at the shoulder when performing ‘the crucifix’ on the rings.
What is an example of rotation in sport?
A tennis player serves.
What is an example of circumduction in sport?
A cricketer bowls a ball.
What is an example of dorsi-flexion in sport?
A sprinter positions their feet in the starting blocks.
What is an example of plantar-flexion in sport?
A floor gymnast points their toes.
