Joint Movements Overview

Joint Movements Overview

• Abduction involves moving a body part away from the body's midline.
• Adduction refers to moving a body part closer to the midline of the body.
• Circumduction is the circular motion of a body part, such as an arm swinging.

Specific Joint Movements

• Dorsiflexion is the backward bending of a body part, exemplified by pulling the ankle towards the shin.
• Eversion is the outward turning movement at the ankle.
• Extension describes straightening a bent limb or spine.

Flexion and Other Movements

• Flexion is the act of bending a limb or the spine.
• Inversion is the inward turning movement, particularly at the ankle.
• Pronation involves rotating the hand so that the palm faces downward.

Forward and Backward Movements

• Protraction is the forward movement of a body part, such as the jaw thrusting forward.
• Retraction is the backward movement of a body part, like pulling the jaw backward.

Rotational Movements

• Rotation is the motion of a body part around its central axis.
• Supination is the action of turning the palm upwards.

This quiz covers the basic types of joint movements in the human body, including abduction, adduction, and other specific motions like dorsiflexion and eversion. Test your knowledge on these essential anatomical movements and how they contribute to overall mobility. Ideal for students studying kinesiology or anatomy.