Types of Joints and Associated Movements
This joint is found at the elbow and mainly allows flexion and extension
Hinge Joint
The muscle primarily responsible for producing a movement is called this
Agonist
This contraction occurs when a muscle shortens while producing force.
Concentric Contraction
A cricket bowler's arm moving in a circular motion is called?
Circumduction
Which muscle fibre type is best suited to endurance activities?
Slow Twitch Fibres (Type I)
This joint is found between the carpal bones of the wrist
Gliding Joint
During knee extension, this muscle group is the agonist.
Quadriceps
The upward phase of a bicep curl is an example of this contraction.
Concentric Contraction
Raising the toes toward the shin is called?
Dorsiflexion
100m sprinters typically have a higher proportion of this fibre type.
Fast Twitch Fibres
This joint type allows rotational movement around a single axis
Pivot Joint
In a kicking action, the quadriceps perform this role as the knee extends.
The Agonist
During the downward phase of a push-up, the chest muscles contract in this way.
Eccentric
Moving a limb away from the body's midline is called?
Abduction
Which fibre type contains more myoglobin, giving it a red appearance?
Slow Twitch Fibres
This joint is found at the wrist and allows flexion, extension, abduction and adduction
Condylar Joint
During the preparation phase of a basketball jump shot, the knees flex. Which muscle group acts as the agonist?
Hamstrings
Holding a wall sit requires this type of contraction.
Isometric
A tennis forehand often involves this movement of the forearm as contact is made.
Pronation
Shot put athletes rely mainly on this fibre type.
Fast Twitch Fibres
Which joint is responsible for the thumbs ability to oppose the fingers?
Saddle Joint
During the downward phase of a push-up, the pectoralis major remains the agonist because it controls the movement. What muscle acts as the antagonist?
latissimus dorsi
Landing from a jump primarily involves this contraction of the quadriceps.
Eccentric
Moving the arm backwards behind the body at the shoulder is an example of this movement.
Extension
An athlete with a high proportion of Type I fibres would likely excel in this type of event.
Endurance Events E.g. Marathon