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Joint structure and movement

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1 Joint structure and movement

2 Muscle Organization Origin – attached to the nonmoving bone
Insertion – attached to the moving bone

3 Muscle Types Prime Mover – Muscle causes primary movement in one direction Antagonist – Muscle moves in opposite direction Synergist – Muscle that assists the primary mover or prevents unwanted movement Paired prime movers & antagonists are often referred to as flexors & extensors.

4 Movement Types Flexion – decreases angle between two bones
Extension – increases angle

5 Movement Types Circumduction – Tracing a cone shape with a body part

6 Movement Types Rotation – Movement around a central axis
Adduction – Movement of the limb away from the midline. Abduction – Movement of the limb toward the midline.


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