Joints and Movement Types Flashcards

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What is a synovial joint?

A freely movable joint where bones meet, with synovial fluid to help smooth movement.

Which type of joint are the knee and elbow, and what movement do they allow?

They are hinge joints. They allow flexion and extension only.

Which type of joint are the shoulder and hip, and what movements can they do?

They are ball-and-socket joints. They allow flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction.

What does cartilage do at a joint?

It covers the ends of bones to reduce friction and absorb shock.

What do ligaments do at a joint?

They connect bone to bone and keep the joint stable by limiting extreme movement.

In PE, what are articulating bones?

The bones that meet and move at a joint.

Name the articulating bones at the knee.

The femur and the tibia.

What is the difference between flexion and extension?

Flexion is bending so the angle at the joint gets smaller. Extension is straightening so the angle gets larger.

What is the difference between abduction and adduction?

Abduction is moving a limb away from the body's midline. Adduction is moving it towards the midline.

What is the difference between plantar flexion and dorsiflexion at the ankle?

Plantar flexion is pointing the toes, moving the foot away from the shin. Dorsiflexion is lifting the toes, moving the foot towards the shin.

What is rotation at a joint?

A bone turning around its long axis, like turning the arm inwards or outwards at the shoulder.

What is circumduction at a joint?

A circular movement at a ball-and-socket joint, like drawing a circle with your arm.

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