Understanding Joint Movements and Terms

Front

Which anatomical directional term means "toward the midline of the body"?

Back

Medial

Front

What is the name of the plane that divides the body into right and left halves?

Back

Sagittal plane

Front

Which type of synovial joint allows movement in all directions, including rotation?

Back

Ball-and-socket joint

Front

What is the movement called when the angle between two bones decreases?

Back

Flexion

Front

Which movement describes moving a limb away from the midline of the body?

Back

Abduction

Front

Which anatomical term refers to a structure closer to the point of attachment to the trunk?

Back

Proximal

Front

Which plane of motion divides the body into anterior and posterior sections?

Back

Frontal (coronal) plane

Front

Which type of synovial joint is found at the elbow and allows movement in one plane?

Back

Hinge joint

Front

Which movement occurs when you move your arm from your side to above your head in the frontal plane?

Back

Abduction

Front

If you are performing a bicep curl, which joint movement is primarily occurring at the elbow?

Back

Flexion