Joints

Question 1

Pivot Joint

Answer 1

Allows bones to rotate.

Question 2

Joints

Answer 2

Where 2 or more bones meet.

Question 3

Hinge Joint

Answer 3

• Allows only backward and forward movement.

- Knee, elbow & ankle.

Question 4

Ball and Socket Joints

Answer 4

• Rounded head of a long bone fits in a cup shaped hole.

- Hip and Shoulder.

Question 5

Condyloid Joint

Answer 5

• Ball rests at the end of the bone.

- Elbow.

Question 6

Abduction

Answer 6

A movement that moves away from the midline of the body.

Question 7

Adduction

Answer 7

A movement that pulls towards the midline of the body.

Question 8

Circumduction

Answer 8

Moving a part of the body in a circular motion.

Question 9

Dorsi-Flexion

Answer 9

Bending or flexing the toes upwards, towards the shin.

Question 10

Extension

Answer 10

A straightening movement that increases the angle between the body parts.

Question 11

Flexion

Answer 11

A bending movement that decreases the angle between the body parts.

Question 12

Plantar-Flexion

Answer 12

Extending or pointing the toes down, away from the shin.