Joint and Joint Movements

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What are the three types of joints?

Back

Fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, and synovial joints.

Front

What is hip extension?

Back

Hip extension is the movement of the thigh backward, increasing the angle between the thigh and the pelvis.

Front

What does a hinge joint allow?

Back

Movement in only one direction (i.e., backwards & forwards).

Front

Where might you find a hinge joint?

Back

In the knee.

Front

What is dorsiflexion?

Back

Dorsiflexion is the action of raising the foot upwards towards the shin.

Front

What is a ball-and-socket joint?

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A joint that allows for rotational movement and movement in multiple directions, such as the shoulder and hip joints.

Front

What is a pivot joint?

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A joint that allows for rotational movement around a single axis, such as the joint between the first and second vertebrae in the neck.

Front

What are synovial joints?

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Joints that are characterized by a fluid-filled joint cavity, allowing for a wide range of motion.

Front

What is the function of ligaments?

Back

Ligaments connect bones to other bones at a joint, providing stability.

Front

What is the role of tendons?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones, enabling movement.