Stability & Range of Motion Answers

Explain the difference between a joint's possible range of motion and its actual range of motion.

How are balance and stability different concepts?

Why are men typically less stable on their feet than women?

How many types of joints are there in the human body?A.4B.2C.12D.6 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following BEST describes a body in equilibrium?A.It is standing upright.B.All forces acting on a body are balanced.C.The force of gravity has been overcome.D.No forces are acting on the body.

Explain why synovial joints have greater flexibility than fixed and cartilaginous joint.

How might being too strong actually restrict a joint's range of motion?

What differentiates extension from hyperextension?A.Extension bends joints in the opposite direction as hyperextension.B.Extension straightens a joint, and hyperextension bends it but in the opposite direction from flexion.C.Hyperextension straightens a joint, and extension bends it in the opposite direction from flexion.D.Both bend joints, but extension can be damaging.

Which of the following statements about joints is TRUE?A.Fixed joints have the greatest range of motion.B.Most joints are joined by cartilage or connective tissue.C.They are all very flexible.D.They occur where two or more bones join.

The carpal bones in the wrist are an example of __________. A. hinge joints B. condyloid joints C. saddle joints D. gliding joints Please select the best answer from the choices provided.