Joints and ROM Review

Front

What type of joint allows for rotational movement, such as turning the head side to side?

Back

Pivot joint.

Front

What is the term for a movement that brings a limb closer to the midline of the body?

Back

Adduction.

Front

What is the term for a movement that increases the angle between two bones, straightening the joint?

Back

Extension.

Front

What does ROM stand for in the context of joint movement?

Back

Range of Motion.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the foot that points the toes downward?

Back

Plantar Flexion.

Front

What is the term for the movement of the foot that brings the toes upward?

Back

Dorsiflexion.

Front

What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip, allowing for a wide range of motion?

Back

Ball and Socket joint.

Front

What is the term for a movement that moves a limb away from the midline of the body?

Back

Abduction.

Front

What type of joint allows for bending and straightening, like in the elbow or knee?

Back

Hinge joint.

Front

What is the term for the circular movement around an axis, such as rotating the arm?

Back

Rotation.