Synovial Joints Flashcards
which type of joint allows for movement in all directions?
ball and socket joint
what are the articulating bones of the elbow joint?
humerus, radius, ulna
which joint only allows for the movement of flexion and extension?
hinge joint
in which joints would you find the femur and pelvis articulating?
ball and socket joint (hip joint)
what type of movement occurs at the knee joint?
flexion and extension
do hinge joints or ball and socket joints provide a greater range of movement?
ball and socket joint
what are the two types of synovial joint?
hinge, ball and socket
what is the primary function of synovial fluid?
to lubricate joints
which joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
ball and socket joints
which type of movement is characterised by increasing the angle between two bones?
extension
which type of joint is found in the shoulder?
ball and socket joint
what is the role of ligaments in synovial joints?
connect bone to bone
true or false: hinge joints allow rotation
false - only flexion and extension
which bones articulate at the elbow hinge joint?
humerus, radius, ulna
true or false: ball and socket joints can move in multiple directions
true
true or false: ball and socket joints only allow for rotational movement
false
which bones articulate at the shoulder ball and socket joint?
humerus, scapula, clavicle
does a ball and socket joint have more or less range of movement than a hinge joint?
more range of movement
true or false about the movement of a hinge joint: it increases or decreases the angle between bones
true
which bones articulate at the hip ball and socket joint?
femur and pelvis
what type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement?
ball and socket
are hinge joints found in the hip?
no
what type of movement occurs when the angle between two body parts decreases?
flexion
during a jab in boxing, which movement is primarily taking place at the elbow joint?
extension
is lifting the arm sideways an example of adduction or abduction?
abduction
In which joint does circumduction primarily occur?
shoulder joint
What is the primary movement at the hip joint when a player performs a tuck position?
flexion
Which movement involves moving a limb towards the midline of the body?
adduction
What type of joint is primarily involved in the movement of the knee?
hinge joint
what type of movement occurs at the shoulder during butterfly stroke?
circumduction
What type of movement is taking place when a soccer player opens their body to make a side foot pass?
rotation
Which movement is characterized by the straightening of a joint?
extension
Which movement describes the movement of the arm during a tackle in rugby?
adduction
What is the primary function of hinge joints?
allow movement in one direction
Which type of movement occurs when a limb moves away from the midline of the body?
abduction
Which type of joint allows movement in multiple directions with the greatest range of flexibility?
ball and socket joint
In a rugby lineout, which joint movements are simultaneously occurring?
- flexion at knee
- extension at elbow
- extension at hip
A goalkeeper extending their arm to save a ball demonstrates which type of movement?
abduction
Which joint type allows movement in only two directions?
hinge joint
A soccer player opening their body for a side foot pass demonstrates which movement?
rotation
Circumduction involves movement in a:
- single plane
- two dimensional circle
- or three dimensional circle
three dimensional circle
A wrestler’s crucifix position demonstrates which joint movement?
abduction
A rugby tackler wrapping arms around an opponent demonstrates:
adduction
Which movement involves bending a joint?
flexion
