Learn With Interactive Joint Movements Flashcards

Our joint movements flashcards are a helpful tool for learning about different types of movements that our joints can make. Each flashcard features an English word on one side and the definition of the word on the other side, making it easy to study and remember the information. With audio pronunciation included, these flashcards are a fun and interactive way to improve your understanding of joint movements.

Joint movements refer to the way two bones come together to allow movement in the body. There are different types of joint movements, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation. These movements are essential for everyday activities like walking, running, and playing sports. It is important to keep joints healthy and strong by staying active and maintaining a balanced diet. Regular exercise can help improve joint flexibility and prevent injuries.

Flashcards: Joint Movements

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quick facts

  • Joint movements allow us to bend, straighten, twist, and rotate our bodies.
  • There are 6 main types of joint movements: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction.
  • Our joints are surrounded by synovial fluid, which helps reduce friction and protect them during movement.
  • Some joints, like the shoulder joint, are more flexible than others, allowing for a wider range of motion.
  • Regular exercise can help improve joint flexibility and prevent stiffness and pain.

card list

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FlexionBending the joint to bring two body parts closer together.
ExtensionJoint Extension is when you straighten a joint to make it longer.
AbductionMoving a body part away from the body.
AdductionBringing a body part closer to the midline.
RotationJoint rotation is when two bones move around each other in a circular motion.
CircumductionCircumduction is a circular movement of a joint where the limb moves in a cone shape.
DorsiflexionThis movement bends the foot upward towards the shin.
PlantarflexionPointing your toes downward.
PronationJoint Pronation is when a joint rotates inward.
SupinationWhen you rotate your hand or foot so that the palm or sole is facing upward.
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