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Joints & Movement

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