HBS 1.2.5-1.2.6 Review

What is the term for the movement that decreases the angle between the foot and the shin?

• Ankle plantar flexion

• Ankle dorsiflexion

• Knee extension

• Hip flexion

What type of joint allows movement in two planes and is characterized by a concave and convex surface?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in joints?

• To lubricate the joint and reduce friction.

• To provide nutrients to the cartilage.

• To absorb shock during movement.

• To connect bones at the joint.

What is the role of ligaments in a joint?

• To connect muscles to bones and allow movement.

• To connect bones to other bones and provide stability.

• To cushion the joint and absorb shock.

• To produce synovial fluid for lubrication.

What is the term for the movement that increases the angle between two body parts?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Adduction

• Rotation

What type of joint is characterized by a cylindrical shape that fits into a trough-like structure?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

What type of joint is characterized by a ball-and-socket structure?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

What type of joint allows for gliding movements, such as in the wrist?

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Plane joint

• Pivot joint

What is the movement called when a body part moves away from the midline of the body?

• Adduction

• Abduction

• Flexion

• Extension