Exercise 1.

5 Joints and movement

1. Define what a joint is.

(1 mark)

2. Describe what are fixed joints.

(2 marks)

3. What is the difference between a slightly moveable joint and freely moveable joints?

(2 marks)

4. Name the type of joints shown below.

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 Exercise 1.5 Joints and movement

5. The pictures below show the types of movement.

Abduction Adduction
A sideways movement of a bone A sideways movement of a bone
away from the centre line of the body towards the centre line of the body

Flexion Extension
A movement which bends, thereby A movement which straightens,
decreasing the angle at the joint thereby increasing the angle at the
between the bones joint between the bones

Rotation Circumduction
A turning movement around an A movement which the end of the
imaginary line or central axis bone makes a circle.

Identify the type of movements that are allowed by the following joints.
Type of joint Movement allowed
Ball and socket
Pivot

Hinge

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