List of movements of the human body

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-movements-of-the-human-body

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What kinds of movements can my joints do?Joints can move in different ways. Hinge joints like the elbow let you bend and straighten. Pivot joints like the neck let you turn left and right. Ball-and-socket joints like the shoulder let you reach in many directions.
2. Why can I lift things with my shoulder but not my knee?The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, which is very mobile, so it can move in many directions. The knee is a hinge joint, which mainly bends and straightens, giving it more stability for walking.

Circumduction: A conical movement at a ball-and-socket joint, combining flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.
Pronation: The inward rotation of the forearm, causing the palm to face downwards or backwards.
Synovial Joint: A freely movable joint characterized by a joint cavity filled with synovial fluid, allowing for a wide range of motion.