Anatomy and physiology key words //1 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationAnatomy & physiologyASOCR Created by: 19542Created on: 21-05-17 17:54 An area of the body where two or more bones articulate to create human movement JOINT 1 of 14 A tough band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches bone to bone LIGAMENT 2 of 14 Smooth tissue which covers the surface of articulating bones to absorb shock and allow friction-free movement ARTICULAR CARTILAGE 3 of 14 The description of the three dimensional movements at a joint PLANE OF MOVEMENT 4 of 14 A description of the actions taking place at a joint e.g. Flexion, extension MOVEMENT PATTERNS 5 of 14 Movement which decreases the joint angle FLEXION 6 of 14 Movement which increases the joint angle EXTENSION 7 of 14 Movement at the ankle joint as the toes move up DORSI FLEXION 8 of 14 Movement at the ankle joint as the toes move up PLANTAR FLEXION 9 of 14 Movement of the limbs away from the midline of the body ABDUCTION 10 of 14 Movement of the limbs towards the midline of the body ADDUCTION 11 of 14 Movement of the limbs away from the midline of the body parallel to the ground HORIZONTAL EXTENSION 12 of 14 Movement of the limbs towards the midline of the body parallel to the ground HORIZONTAL FLEXION 13 of 14 Movement whereby articulating bones turn about their longitudinal axis in a screwdriver action ROTATION 14 of 14
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