Joints & Joint Movements

Joints & Joint Movements

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Science

10th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the joints that allow the most movement called?

Back

Synovial joints allow the most movement.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of movement does a hinge joint allow?

Back

A hinge joint allows movement in only one direction (i.e., backwards & forwards).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Pushing your head forward is called protraction.

Back

True.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of joint is found between your vertebrae?

Back

Cartilaginous joints are found between vertebrae.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the joint action called when a limb moves away from the midline of the body?

Back

Abduction is the joint action when a limb moves away from the midline.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of joint allows for rotational movement?

Back

Ball-and-socket joints allow for rotational movement.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the movement of a body part towards the midline?

Back

Adduction is the movement of a body part towards the midline.

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