Unit 1 - Joints and the different types of movement at them

Question 1

What are the different types of movement?

Answer 1

• Flexion
• Extension
• Adduction
• Abduction
• Rotation
• Plantair flexion
• Dorsiflexion

Question 2

What is flexion?

Answer 2

Flexion is the term given when the angle at a joint decreases

Question 3

What is extension?

Answer 3

Extension is the term given when the angle at a joint increases

Question 4

What is abduction?

Answer 4

The movement away from the midline of the body

Question 5

What is adduction?

Answer 5

The movement towards the midline of the body

Question 6

What is rotation?

Answer 6

When the bone at a joint moves around its own axis, so making a circular motion

Question 7

What is plantair flexion?

Answer 7

Movement of the foot downwards towards the floor

Question 8

What is dorsiflexion?

Answer 8

Movement of the foot upwards towards the shin

Question 9

What is a joint?

Answer 9

A joint is the place where two or more bones meet. It is where movement can occur.

Question 10

Where are the different hinge joints located and what movements are possible at a hinge

Answer 10

Located at the:

• Elbow
• Knee
• Ankle

Movement at hinge joints

• Flexion
• Extension
• Plantair flexion (only at the ankle)
• Dorsiflexion (only at the ankle)

Question 11

Where are the different ball and socket joints located and what movements are possible at a ball and socket

Answer 11

Located at the:

• Hip
• Shoulder

Movements at a ball and socket:

• Flexion
• Extension
• Rotation
• Abduction
• Adduction