Topic 4.2: Joint and Movement Type

Question 1

Flextion

Answer 1

The decrease of angle of a joint

Question 2

Extension

Answer 2

The increase of angle of a joint

Question 3

Abduction

Answer 3

Movement of the body part away from the midline of the body

Question 4

Adduction

Answer 4

Movement of the body part towards the midline of the body

Question 5

Inversion

Answer 5

Rotation of the foot to make the sole of the foot face inwards

Question 6

Eversion

Answer 6

Rotations of the foot to make the sole of the foot face outwards

Question 7

Rotation

Answer 7

Moving a body part on its vertical (long) axis

Question 8

Circumduction

Answer 8

The circular movement of a body part

Question 9

Pronation

Answer 9

The rotation of the hand and forearm so that palms face downwards

Question 10

Supination

Answer 10

The rotation of the hand and forearm so that palms face upwards

Question 11

Dorsi Flexion

Answer 11

Movement of ankle that pulls the top of the foot up

Question 12

Plantar Flexion

Answer 12

Movement of ankle that moves the top of the foot downwards

Question 13

Depression

Answer 13

Downward movement of the scapula and mandible

Question 14

Elevation

Answer 14

Upward movement of the scapula and mandible

Question 15

Isotonic

Answer 15

Eccentric and concentric movement of muscles where external resistance is constant but force of muscle normally changes in movement

Question 16

Concentric

Answer 16

Producing force as muscle shortens and joints flex

Question 17

Eccentric

Answer 17

Producing force as muscle lengthens and joints extend

Question 18

Isometric

Answer 18

Static muscle contraction

Question 19

Isokinetic

Answer 19

Muscle contraction at constant force (normally with equipment)

Question 20

Agonist

Answer 20

Main muscle in action/contracting

Question 21

Antagonist

Answer 21

Pair muscle extending for agonist to contract

Question 22

Reciprocal Inhibition

Answer 22

Relaxation of muscles on one side of a joint whilst the opposite muscle contracts

Question 23

Synergist

Answer 23

Muscle helping agonist

Question 24

Stabiliser

Answer 24

Muscle stabilising moving joint

Question 25

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

Answer 25

Microscopic tears in muscle fibers causing pain in skeletal muscles after workout

Question 26

Acute muscle soreness

Answer 26

Pain felt during workout