Exploring Joint Movements in Depth

Analyze the movement of the elbow joint during a bicep curl and determine which type of joint movement is primarily involved.

• Abduction

• Flexion

• Extension

• Rotation

Consider the movement of the shoulder joint when a person performs a jumping jack. Identify the sequence of joint movements involved in the arms.

• Flexion followed by extension

• Abduction followed by adduction

• Rotation followed by circumduction

• Extension followed by flexion

Evaluate the movement of the knee joint when a person is sitting down from a standing position. What type of joint movement is primarily occurring?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Circumduction

A gymnast performs a split leap. Analyze the hip joint movements involved in this action and identify the primary type of movement. (select all that apply)

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Rotation

When a person turns their head to look over their shoulder, what type of joint movement is primarily occurring at the neck?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Rotation

• Abduction

Analyze the movement of the ankle joint when a person stands on their tiptoes. Identify the type of joint movement involved.

• Dorsiflexion

• Plantarflexion

• Inversion

• Eversion

Analyze the movement of the shoulder joint when a person throws a ball. Name all joint movements that are occurring?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Internal Rotation

• External Rotation