P1: Joints + Types of Movements Flashcards
(31 cards)
Name all of the joints
- Nose
- Jaw
- Neck
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Knuckle
- Hip
- Ankle
What is the definition of Synovial?
Synovial - Free moveable joint where two or more bones articulate
What type of joint is the Knee?
The Knee is a Hinge Joint
What types of movement can the Knee do?
The Knee can do:
- Flexion and Extension
What type of movements can a Hinge joint do
The Hinge joint can do:
- Flexion and Extension
What types of movement can the Elbow do?
The Elbow can do:
- Flexion and Extension
What type of movements can a Ball and Socket joint do?
A Ball and Socket joint can do:
- Flexion and Extension
- Adduction and Abduction
- Rotation and Circumduction
What types of movements can the Shoulder do?
The Shoulder can do:
- Flexion and Extension
- Adduction and Abduction
- Rotation and Circumduction
What types of movement can the Hip do?
The Hip can do:
- Flexion and Extension
- Adduction and Abduction
- Rotation and Circumduction
What are the articulating bones at the Knee joint?
The articulating bones at the Knee joint are:
- Femur
- Tibia
- Fibula
What are the articulating bones at the Elbow joint?
The articulating bones at the Elbow joint are:
- Humerus
- Radius
- Ulna
What are the articulating bones at the Shoulder joint?
The articulating bones at the Shoulder joint are:
- Humerus
- Scapula
What are the articulating bones at the Hip joint?
The articulating bones at the Hip joint are:
- Pelvis
- Femur
What is the definition of Flexion?
Flexion - Decreasing angle at joint
What is the definition of Extension?
Extension - Increasing angle at joint
What is the definition of Abduction?
Abduction - Moving away from the midline of the body
What is the definition of Adduction?
Adduction - Moving toward the midline of the body
What is the definition of Rotation?
Rotation - Where the limb turns in a screwdriver motion
What is the definition of Circumduction?
Circumduction - Where the limb moves in a circle
What is an example of a Flexion movement
Bicep curl
What is an example of an Extension movement
Kicking a football
What is an example of a Abduction movement
Helicopter spin
What is an example of an Adduction movement
Chest press
What is an example of a Circumduction movement
Preparing a forehand
