Muscle and Joint Function Concepts

Front

synovial joint(surrounded by synovial fluid ) allows MOVEMENT FROM ALL DIRECTIONS( hip and shoulder)

Back

Ball & joint

Front

(Flexión and extention) synovial joint, MOVEMENT IN ONE DIRECTION(elbow and knee)

Back

Hinge joint

Front

Attached BONE TO BONE for JOINT STABILITY

Back

Ligament

Front

MUSCLE TO BONE HELPS MOVEMENT

Back

Tendón

Front

known as strong connective tissues that protects joints and bones by absorbing impact

Back

Cartilage

Front

Agonist

Back

(Prime mover) moves in ONE direction

Front

Antagonist

Back

Moves body in OPPOSITE DIRECTION (bicep and triceps)

Front

Away from the midline

Back

Abductions

Front

Towards midline

Back

Adduction

Front

Straightens

Back

Extention