Joints & Joint Movements

Front

What is a joint?

Back

A joint is a connection between two or more bones that allows for movement and flexibility in the skeletal system.

Front

What is the function of joints?

Back

Joints allow for movement, provide stability, and support the weight of the body.

Front

Define Flexion.

Back

Flexion is the bending movement that decreases the angle between two body parts.

Front

Define Extension.

Back

Extension is the straightening movement that increases the angle between two body parts.

Front

What is Abduction?

Back

Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is Adduction?

Back

Adduction is the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.

Front

Define Inversion.

Back

Inversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot inward.

Front

Define Eversion.

Back

Eversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot outward.

Front

What is Dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the movement that brings the foot upward towards the shin.

Front

What is Plantarflexion?

Back

Plantarflexion is the movement that points the toes downward away from the shin.