Identifying Types of Joints (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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Where are hinge joints found?
Where are hinge joints found?
Elbow, knee, ankle
What movements do hinge joints allow?
What movements do hinge joints allow?
Flexion and extension
Where are ball & socket joints found?
Where are ball & socket joints found?
Hip and shoulder
What movements do ball & socket joints allow?
What movements do ball & socket joints allow?
Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, circumduction
What is flexion?
What is flexion?
Bending movement (decreases angle)
What is extension?
What is extension?
Straightening movement (increases angle)
What is abduction?
What is abduction?
Moving away from midline
What is adduction?
What is adduction?
Moving towards the midline
What is plantar flexion?
What is plantar flexion?
Pointing the toes downwards
What is dorsi flexion?
What is dorsi flexion?
Pointing the toes upwards
What is rotation?
What is rotation?
Movement around a joint or axis
What is circumduction?
What is circumduction?
Movement in the shape of a cone