Joint Movements

Identify the joint action being performed.

• Extension
• Flexion
• Abduction
• Adduction

Identify the joint action being performed.

• Extension
• Flexion
• Abduction
• Adduction

Identify the joint action being performed.

• Extension
• Flexion
• Abduction
• Adduction

Identify the joint action being performed.

• Extension
• Flexion
• Abduction
• Adduction

Identify the joint action being performed.

• Circumduction
• Lateral Rotation
• Medial Rotation
• Eversion

The hip and shoulder are examples of this type of joint.

• ball and socket

• condyloid

• hinge

• gliding

The elbows, knees and phalanges (fingers and toes) are examples of this type of joint.

• ball and socket

• condyloid

• gliding

• hinge

Moving a part forward (thrusting the head forward).

• protraction
• retraction
• elevation
• supination

Movement away from the mid-line is called _____________.

• abduction
• adduction
• internal rotation
• external rotation

Turning the hand so that the palm is upward or facing anteriorly (in anatomical position).

• supination
• pronation
• flexion
• dorsiflexion