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A3 Joints MatchUp

Target Level
Pass
Running Total
0
0%
Attempt
1 of 3

Click on a top box, then click on its match below. Or, drag a top box and drop it onto the correct match. Match all pairs before clicking ‘Check’.

The circular movement at a joint as the bone turns around an axis, e.g. movement at the hip as a golfer plays a drive shot.
The movement that pulls the foot upwards towards the tibia, e.g. at the ankle when lowering your body during a squat.
The movement in the horizontal plane that increases the angle between two articulating bones of a limb, e.g. bringing the arm backwards at the shoulder in preparation to throw a right hook in boxing.
Movement of a limb towards the midline of the body in the horizontal plane, with the elbow pointing down, e.g. movement at the shoulder when the moving arm is brought forward when executing a table tennis forehand.
The movement created by pushing the foot down towards the ground, e.g. at the ankle when executing a jump.
Decreasing the angle between two articulating bones at joint, e.g. bending at the knee so the tibia comes towards the femur when preparing to kick a football.
Increasing the angle between two articulating bones at a joint, e.g. straightening the elbow when lowering the weight in a dumb-bell curl.
An excessive movement where the angle between two articulating bones increases beyond its normal range of motion.
The sideways bending of a body part, mainly at the torso.
Lateral movement of a limb away from the midpoint, e.g. movement at the shoulder when a goalkeeper raises their arms to the side to make a save.
Flexion
Extension
Dorsiflexion

Plantar flexion


Lateral flexion
Horizontal extension
Hyperextension
Abduction
Horizontal adduction
Rotation

This is your 1st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right. Good luck!

Pass Mark
75%