Upper Body Joint Angles and Movements Quiz

Study Notes

Joint Range of Motion

The hip joint allows for the greatest range of flexion due to its ball-and-socket structure.
The humeroulnar joint has a flexion range of approximately 140-150 degrees.
The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) allows for the greatest range of extension, reaching approximately 60 degrees.

Glenohumeral Joint Movement

The range of abduction in the glenohumeral joint without moving the scapula is about 90-120 degrees.
Internal rotation in the cervical spine can typically achieve a range of about 70-80 degrees.
Abduction in the glenohumeral joint with the scapula contributes to an increased range, measured up to 180 degrees when including scapular motion.

Talocrural Joint Mobility

The talocrural joint demonstrates a dorsiflexion range of approximately 20 degrees.

Additional Joint Flexibility

Extending the humeroulnar joint can reach around 0-10 degrees beyond a straight position.
The lumbar spine allows for a flexion range of about 40-60 degrees.
In the glenohumeral joint, adduction to an estimated range of 30-50 degrees occurs without scapular assistance.
The internal rotation of the humeroulnar joint is limited, typically around 60-90 degrees.

Description

Test your knowledge on joint angles and movements in the upper body with this multiple choice quiz. Challenge yourself to correctly identify the angles for various actions such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation in the glenohumeral joint, humeroulnar joint, radioulnar joint, and radiocarpal joint. This quiz will help you improve your understanding of joint mechanics in the upper body.