BTEC3 Lesson 20 Synovial Joints

Joints in Action

You will need to provide information covering each bullet point below, for each phase of movement (preparation, execution, follow through):

• Joint being used
• Type of synovial joint
• Movement taking place
• Bones which make up that joint

Task

Synovial Joints

Using the images in front of you, describe the different joints in action during each phase of the movement.

L.O: You will improve your knowledge and understanding of the movements possible at different synovial joints during sport.

Movements at Synovial Joints

Different Joint movements

• Movement possible at synovial joints is determined by its structure and shape
• sporting techniques uses a combination of different joints to allow a wide range of movement
• It is important that you are able to break down these techniques and identify the specific movement at each joint
• Range of motion (ROM) is usually referred to as joint flexibility
• This is dependent on factors such as age, the tension of the supporting connective tissues (tendons) and muscles that surround the joint, and the amount of soft tissue around the joint

• Flexion
• Extension
• Horizontal Extension
• Horizontal flexion
• Abduction
• Adduction
• Horizontal Abduction
• Horizontal Adduction
• Rotation
• Circumduction
• Dorsiflexion
• Plantarflexion