Synovial Movements

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

Decrease of an angle between two bones

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

Increase of an angle between two bones

Question 3

Adduction

Answer 3

Movement of an extremity toward the median plane

Question 4

Abduction

Answer 4

Movement of an extremity away from the median plane

Question 5

Rotation

Answer 5

Twisting of a bone along its axis

Question 6

Circumduction

Answer 6

Movement that forms a circle with a bone’s distal ends

Question 7

Types of Joints: Hinge joint

Movement

Answer 7

Flexion, extension

Question 8

Types of Joints: Hinge joint

Examples

Answer 8

Elbow, stifle

Question 9

Types of Joints: Gliding joint

Movement

Answer 9

Flexion, extension, adduction, abduction

Question 10

Types of Joints: Gliding joint

Examples

Answer 10

Carpus, tarsus

Question 11

Types of Joints: Pivot joint

Movement

Answer 11

Rotation

Question 12

Types of Joints: Pivot joint

Examples

Answer 12

Atlantoaxial joint

Question 13

Ball and Socket Joint

Movement

Answer 13

All six movements

Flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, rotation, circumduction

Question 14

Types of Joints: Ball and Socket Joint

Examples

Answer 14

Hip joint, shoulder joint