Types of movement at joints

Which one of these occurs when the leg bends at the knee whilst running?

Figure 2 shows an individual lifting a weight.

Use Figure 2 to help you answer Questions 9.1 to 9.2.

Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow as they move the weight from A to B.

Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as they move the weight from A to B.

Identify the type of joint where rotation can take place.

Figure 3 shows an individual performing a push-up.

Use Figure 3 to help you answer Questions 10.1 to 10.3.

Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up.

Identify the main agonist at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up.

Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction taking place at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up.

Define plantar flexion.

Give a sporting example.

Define adduction.

Give a sporting example.

Figure 2 shows an athlete in two different positions (A and B) as the athlete performs a tricep dip.

Figure 2

Use Figure 2 to help answer the following questions.

Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

Identify the main antagonist at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

Define abduction.

Use an example of a sporting action in your answer.

Name the type of joint where abduction can take place.

Define circumduction.

Use an example of a sporting action in your answer.

Name the type of joint where circumduction can take place.

Figure 3 shows a basketball player in two different positions (A and B) as they perform the jump shot.

Use Figure 3 to help you answer Questions 13.1 to 13.3.

Identify the joint action taking place at the knee as the basketball player moves from A to B.

Identify the main agonist at the knee as the basketball player moves from A to B.

Identify the type of muscle contraction that is taking place at the knee as the basketball player moves from A to B.

Figure 1 shows an athlete in two different positions (A and B) as he performs a bicep curl.

Use Figure 1 to help you answer Questions 09.1 to 09.3.

Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

Identify the main antagonist at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

Identify the type of muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

Define ‘adduction’.

Use a sporting example in your answer.

Name the type of joint where adduction can take place.

Define ‘isometric contraction’.

Use a sporting example in your answer.

Which one of these statements describes ‘adduction’ at a ball and socket joint?