The Joints

Front

What is the primary movement of the knee joint when kicking a football?

Back

Extends

Front

What is the term for movement away from the mid-line of the body?

Back

Abduction

Front

What type of joints have a fibrous capsule lined with synovial membrane?

Back

Synovial joints

Front

What connects bone to bone in the human body?

Back

Ligaments

Front

What are the possible movements that can occur at the hip joint?

Back

All of the above (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation)

Front

What is the role of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

Back

To lubricate the joint and reduce friction between the articular cartilage.

Front

What is the difference between flexion and extension?

Back

Flexion decreases the angle between two body parts, while extension increases the angle.

Front

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

What is the function of tendons in the musculoskeletal system?

Back

To connect muscles to bones.

Front

What is the term for movement towards the mid-line of the body?

Back

Adduction.