Joints and Movement

The joints that allow the most movement are called

• Fixed

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

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 knee joint is

• Hinge

• Gliding

• Ball and socket

• Pivot

Examples of a Ball & Socket Joint are found in the

• Shoulder

• Knee

• Hip

• Ankle

A hinge joint allows

• A wide range of movements

• Circumduction

• Rotation

• Movement in only one direction (ie. backwards & forwards)

An example of a Saddle joint is in the

• Knee

• Hip

• Thumb

• Vertebral column

When kicking a football the knee

• Flexes

• Extends

• Abducts

• Adducts

Identify the joint action being performed.

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Adduction