Joint classification and movements

Question 1

what are the types of joints?

Answer 1

-hinge
-ball and socket
-pivot
-condyloid

Question 2

where are hinge joints found?

Answer 2

knee and elbow

Question 3

where are ball and socket joints found?

Answer 3

hip and shoulder

Question 4

where are pivot joints found?

Answer 4

neck

Question 5

where are condyloid joints found?

Answer 5

wrist

Question 6

what are the different types of movement?

Answer 6

-flexion
-extension
-adduction
-abduction
-rotation
-circumduction
-plantar flexion
-dorsi flexion

Question 7

describe flexion

Answer 7

decreasing the angle at the joint (bending the joint)

Question 8

describe extension

Answer 8

increasing the angle at the joint (straightening the joint)

Question 9

describe adduction

Answer 9

adding to your midline of the body

Question 10

describe abduction

Answer 10

taking away from your midline of the body

Question 11

describe rotation

Answer 11

where the limb turns round its long axis- like using a screwdriver (dot at end of limb)

Question 12

describe circumduction

Answer 12

where the limb moves in a circle (circle at end of limb)

Question 13

describe plantar flexion

Answer 13

the action of pointing toes away from the body

Question 14

describe dorsi flexion

Answer 14

the action of pulling toes towards the body

Question 15

example of flexion

Answer 15

bending your elbow to throw a ball

Question 16

example of extension

Answer 16

bowling in cricket

Question 17

example of adduction

Answer 17

a discus throw

Question 18

example of abduction

Answer 18

cartwheel

Question 19

example of rotation

Answer 19

occurs in hip joint while performing a drive shot in golf

Question 20

example of circumduction

Answer 20

occurs at the shoulder joint during a cricket bowl

Question 21

example of plantar flexion

Answer 21

pike jump on trampoline

Question 22

example of dorsi flexion

Answer 22

long jump