Types of movements of Joints

Front

Moving a part forward (thrusting the head forward).

Back

protraction

Front

This type of joint allows the your first two vertebrate to rotate as in shaking your head no

Back

pivot

Front

Movement away from the mid-line is called _____________.

Back

abduction

Front

Turning the hand so that the palm is upward or facing anteriorly (in anatomical position).

Back

supination

Front

Moving a part so that its end follows a circular path (moving a finger in a circular motion without the hand).

Back

circumduction

Front

Turning the foot so the plantar surfaces faces medially.

Back

inversion

Front

Flexion is...

Back

Decrease of angle at a joint

Front

Circumduction can occur at a...

Back

Ball and socket joint

Front

When kicking a football, _____________________ joint is one of the main movements required.

Back

Extension at the Knee

Front

What TYPE of joint allows for the widest range of movement? Options: Pivot, Hinge, Ball and Socket, Saddle

Back

Ball and Socket