Types of movement at a joint

What type of joint allows for multi-directional movement?

• Hinge Joint

• Pivot Joint

• Ball & Socket Joint

• Condyloid Joint

Which movement decreases the angle between two body parts?

• Circumduction

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Extension

What type of joint is primarily responsible for rotation?

• Pivot Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Ball & Socket Joint

• Condyloid Joint

Which of the following joints is an example of a hinge joint?

• Shoulder

• Knee

• Wrist

• Hip

What type of movement pulls away from the midline of the body?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Adduction

Which joint type allows for flexion and extension?

• Condyloid Joint

• Pivot Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Ball & Socket Joint

What is the movement called when the toes are pointed down?

• Adduction

• Abduction

• Plantar Flexion

• Dorsiflexion

Which joint is an example of a condyloid joint?

• Knee

• Wrist

• Neck

• Elbow