Analysis of Movement

• Knee Joint

  • hinge joint
  • only allows flexion & extension

  Flexion: agonist is bicep femoris (hamstring group)

  Extension: agonist is rectus femoris (quadricep group)
• Ankle Joint

  • hinge joint
  • only allows plantar & dorsi flexion

  Plantar Flexion: agonist is gastrocnemius & soleus

  Dorsi Flexion: agonist is tibialis anterior
• Wrist Joint

  • condyloid joint
  • allows flexion & extension

  Flexion: agonist is wrist flexors

  Extension: agonist is wrist extensors
• Hip Joint

  • ball & socket joint
  • flexion, extension, abduction & adduction

  Flexion: agonist is the iliopsoas

  Extension: agonist is the gluteus maximus

  Abduction: agonist is the gluteus minimus & medius

  Adduction: agonist is the adductor longus, brevis & magnus
• Shoulder Joint

  • ball & socket
  • flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, horizontal flexion, horizontal extension, medial & lateral rotation

  Flexion: agonist is the anterior deltoid

  Extension: agonist is the posterior deltoid

  Adduction: agonist is the latissimus dorsi

  Abduction: agonist is the middle deltoid

  Horizontal Flexion: agonist is the pectoralis major

  Horizontal Extension: agonist is the posterior deltoid

  Medial: agonist is the teres major

  Lateral: agonist is the teres minor
• Elbow Joint

  • hinge
  • flexion & extension

  Flexion: agonist is the bicep brachii

  Extension: agonist is the tricep brachii