Which type of joint allows rotation of one bone around another like when rotating the head? A. pivot B. hinge C. condyloid D. saddle Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Synovial joints have the greatest range of flexibility and motion.
Range of motion is the distance an object can travel when separated from another object.
The joints in the fingers are __________. A. pivot joints B. saddle joints C. condyloid joints D. ball-and-socket joints Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following terms describes the straightening of a joint, rather than the bending?A.flexionB.hyperextensionC.extensionD.none of the above
Why does range of motion need to be measured separately for each joint?A.The average ranges of motion of joints are not known.B.Each joint has a different range of motion.C.Range of motion can change rapidly in a joint.D.none of the above
Why do women typically tend to have slightly greater stability than men? A. Women are shorter than men, and shorter people are more stable. B. Men have more muscle mass in their lower bodies that makes them stiff and less stable. C. Women have lower centers of gravity, and lower centers of gravity provide more stability. D. The increased muscle mass in their upper bodies makes their centers of gravity difficult to find. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following BEST explains why stability is an important skill for athletes?A.Without good stability, athletes cannot participate in sports. B.Without good stability, athletes are too clumsy to perform well.C.Good stability helps athletes improve their speed. D.Good stability helps athletes deal with their injuries.
Hyperextension bends a joint in the opposite direction as flexion.
The knee has the same kind of joint as the elbow.
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