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Joints & Movement Supreme

Across
End of bone or muscle that is farther away from midline of body
Rotation of a joint toward the middle of the body
This synovial joint allows movement in two planes of motion (wrist, ankle, knuckles)
Right & left side of body are divided by this plane & correspond with flexions & extensions
Above
Lowering movement
This synovial joint allows movement in one plane of motion (elbows, knees)
Face down
Flexing the foot downward from heel so toes point down
Bending a joint; reducing the angle
Bottom of foot
Below
This joint allows movement in three planes of motion (shoulder, hip)
Flexing the foot upward from the heel so toes point up
Straightening a joint
Down
Face up
Rotation of a joint towards the midline is "medial, and can also be called an ____rotation
These freely moving joints are ball & socket joints (shoulder, hip)
These joints are separated by "connective tissue" allowing little or no movement; found where stability & protection are required (between ribs, vertebrae, sternum)
These joints connect bones to one another with connective tissue and allow very little movement (ie: radius & ulna)
When bone moves towards midline of body
When bone moves away from midline of body
Movement upwards
Back
Front
Point of reference used to describe body parts or movements.
Straightening a joint beyond normal range of motion
Body parts away from midline
Top of foot