HBS 1.2.5-1.2.6 Review

Front

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

Back

Saddle joint.

Front

What type of joint allows rotational movement around a single axis?

Back

Pivot joint.

Front

What are the joints called that allow the most movement in the body?

Back

Synovial joints.

Front

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

Back

Ankle plantar flexion.

Front

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

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in joints?

Back

To lubricate the joint and reduce friction.

Front

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

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

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

Back

Abduction.

Front

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

Back

Plane joint.

Front

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

Back

Extension.