Joint Movements Quiz

What is the movement called when a joint is bent so that one of the bones moves towards the other, decreasing the angle between the bones?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Rotation

• Circumduction

Which type of joint movement involves straightening or extending a joint to its full extent, increasing the angle between the bones?

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Extension

• Adduction

What is the term for a turning or twisting movement around a central point or pivot?

• Circumduction

• Rotation

• Flexion

• Planter-flexion

Which movement causes part of the body to describe a complete circle and is a combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction?

• Circumduction

• Rotation

• Dorsi-flexion

• Abduction

What is the movement called when the foot is extended at the ankle, pointing the toes?

• Dorsi-flexion

• Planter-flexion

• Flexion

• Adduction

What is the term for flexion of the foot at the ankle, pulling the toes up towards the shins?

• Planter-flexion

• Dorsi-flexion

• Abduction

• Extension

Which movement involves moving away from the central line of the body?

• Adduction

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Circumduction

What is the movement called when a part of the body moves towards the central line?

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Rotation

• Extension

Which joint type is associated with flexion and extension movements at the elbow and knee?

• Ball & socket

• Saddle

• Hinge

• Condyloid

Where can rotation movements occur in the body?

• Hinge (elbow & knee)

• Ball & socket (shoulder & hip)

• Pivot (neck)

• Saddle (thumb)