Unit 1.2.4 #2
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- Unit 1.2.4 #2
- Movements of the body
- Adduction: Movement that brings part of the body towards the centre.
- Abduction: Movement away from the centre (opposite to adduction).
- Flexion: Decreasing the angle of a joint.
- Extension: Increasing the angle of a joint (opposite to flexion)
- Rotation: The angle of the joint does not change, but instead moves in a circular motion.
- Muscle of the body
- Deltoid: Abducts the arm at the shoulder.
- Trapezius: Rotates the shoulder blades backwards.
- Latissimus Dorsi: Rotates upper the arm at the shoulder.
- Pectoral: Adduction of the arm.
- Abdominals: Flexion and rotation of the hip.
- Biceps: Flexion at the elbow.
- Triceps: Extension at the elbow.
- Gluteus Maximus: Extension of the upper leg.
- Quadriceps: Extension at the knee.
- Hamstrings: Flexion at the kee.
- Gastrocnemius: Plantar flexion at the ankle (Pointing toes).
- Movements of the body
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