Identifying Types of Joints (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards

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Identifying Types of Joints
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Where are hinge joints found?

Elbow, knee, ankle

What movements do hinge joints allow?

Flexion and extension

Where are ball & socket joints found?

Hip and shoulder

What movements do ball & socket joints allow?

Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, circumduction

What is flexion?

Bending movement (decreases angle)

What is extension?

Straightening movement (increases angle)

What is abduction?

Moving away from midline

What is adduction?

Moving towards the midline

What is plantar flexion?

Pointing the toes downwards

What is dorsi flexion?

Pointing the toes upwards

What is rotation?

Movement around a joint or axis

What is circumduction?

Movement in the shape of a cone

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