Identifying Types of Joints (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Hinge joint locations
Hinge joint locations
Elbow, knee, ankle
Movements at hinge joint
Movements at hinge joint
Flexion and extension
Ball & socket joint locations
Ball & socket joint locations
Hip and shoulder
Movements at ball & socket joint
Movements at ball & socket joint
Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, circumduction
Joint type at elbow, knee, ankle
Joint type at elbow, knee, ankle
Hinge joint
Joint type at hip & shoulder
Joint type at hip & shoulder
Ball and socket joint
Flexion
Flexion
Bending movement (decreases angle)
Extension
Extension
Straightening movement (increases angle)
Abduction
Abduction
Moving away from midline
Adduction
Adduction
Moving towards the midline
Plantar flexion
Plantar flexion
Pointing the toes downwards
Dorsi flexion
Dorsi flexion
Pointing the toes upwards
Rotation
Rotation
Rotation around a joint or axis
Circumduction
Circumduction
Movement in the shape of a cone