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Joints and their movements MatchUp

Target Level
4-5
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’.

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Flexion (example)
Plantar flexion (example)
Abduction
Extension (example)
Dorsiflexion
Flexion
Plantar flexion
Rotation
Circumduction
Adduction
Extension
The movement occurs at the knee joint when preparing to kick a football
This movement occurs at the elbow joint when throwing a ball in cricket
The movement of a limb away from the midline of body
The movement of a limb towards the midline body
Circular movement of a limb around its long axis
This movement occurs at the ankle joint during take off in a triple jump
Pointing of the toes towards the floor, increasing the angle at the ankle
Pointing of the toes upwards, decreasing the angle at the ankle
Decrease in the angle of the bones at a joint
Increase in the angle of the bones at a joint
Conical movement of a body part around a joint

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

Pass Mark
75%