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EJM EP (20-23) Reigate GS GCSE PE > Joints and Movements > Flashcards

Flashcards in Joints and Movements Deck (13)
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1
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Define a hinge joint

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joint that allows flexion and extension

2
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Define flexion

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Movement where angle between bones reduces

3
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Define extension

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Movememt where angle between bones increases

4
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Define the vertabrae

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Bones that form the spine/backbone

5
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Define the ball and socket joint

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A joint that allows many movements- flexion and extension; abudction and adduction; and rotation

6
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Define range of movement

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A measure of the flexibilityof a joint in terms of the different movements allowed

7
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Define abduction

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Movement where limbs are moved away from the body

8
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Define adduction

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Movement where limbs are moved towards the body

9
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Define rotation

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Turning a limb along its long axis

10
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Define meniscus

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The cartilage acting as a shock absorber between the tibia and femur at the knee joint

11
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Define Cruciate ligament

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Attatch tibia to femur in the knee joint

12
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Define plantar flexion

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Movement at the ankle where toes are pointed towards the ground

13
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Define dorsi flexion

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Movement at the ankle where the toes are pulled up towards the knee.