Movements At A Joint

Question 1

What is flexion
where does it occur
Give and example

Answer 1

Bending movement that decreases the angle of the body and
Shoulder, hip, elbow
Bicep curl

Question 2

What is extension
where does it occur
Give and example

Answer 2

Straightening movements that increases the angle of body parts
Shoulder,hip
Swimmer preparing for a dive

Question 3

What is adduction
where does it occur
Give and example

Answer 3

Movements that pulls towards the midline of the body
Shoulder, hip
A golfer swinging the club down

Question 4

What is abduction
where does it occur
Give and example

Answer 4

Movement that pulls away from the midline of the body
Shoulder, hip
A gymnast moves there arm out sideways