joints

Question 1

what is a joint

Answer 1

the junction between two or more bones

allows us ranges of movement while holding our bones together

Question 2

what are the 3 types of joints

Answer 2

fixed, semi-movable, freely movable

Question 3

fixed

Answer 3

mobility is restricted to provide maximum protection to the brain

Question 4

semi-movable

Answer 4

provide some flexibility and yet still protect the spinal cord

Question 5

freely movable

Answer 5

provide a ride range of mobility

Question 6

what is extension

Answer 6

increases the angle between 2 bones

Question 7

what is flexion

Answer 7

decreases the angle between 2 bones

Question 8

what is abduction

Answer 8

increases the distance between a limb and the body

Question 9

what is adduction

Answer 9

decreases the distance between a limb and the body

Question 10

what is rotation

Answer 10

movement of a bone around an axis