Joints in the body

Question 1

Shoulder Joint (Flexion and Extension)

Answer 1

Movement:
Flexion and Extension

Articulating Bones:
Humerus & Scapula

Antagonistic Pair:
Anterior Deltoid and Posterior Deltoid

Agonist during Flexion=Anterior Deltoid

Agonist during Extension=Posterior Deltoid

Question 2

Elbow

Answer 2

Movement:
Flexion/Extension

Type of Joint:
Hinge Joint

Articulating Bones:
Humerus, Radius & Ulna

Antagonistic Pair:
Biceps and Triceps

Question 3

Ankle

Answer 3

Movement:
Plantarflexion and Dorsiflexion

Type of Joint:
Hinge Joint

Articulating Bones:
Tibia, Fibula and Talus

Antagonistic Pair:
Gastrocnemius and Tibialis Anterior

Question 4

Knee

Answer 4

Movement:
Flexion and Extension

Type of Joint:
Hinge Joint

Articulating Bones:
Femur and Tibia

Antagonistic Pair:
Quadriceps and Hamstrings

Question 5

Hip (Flexion and Extension)

Answer 5

Movement:
Flexion and Extension

Type of Joint:
Ball and Socket

Articulating Bones:
Pelvis and Femur

Antagonistic Pair:
Hip flexors and Gluteus Maximus

Question 6

Shoulder (Horizontal Abduction and Adduction)

Answer 6

Movement:
Horizontal Abduction and Adduction

Type of Joint:
Ball and Socket

Articulating Bones:
Humerus and Scapula

Antagonistic Pair:
Deltoid and Pectorals

Agonist during Horizontal abduction=Posterior Deltoid

Agonist during Horizontal adduction=Pectorals