skeletal system 2

• Give the definition of flexion and a sporting example

  bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts

  preparing to kick a ball
• give the definition of extension and a sporting example

  straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts

  having just took a shot in netball
• give the definition of abduction and a sporting example


  a movement that pulls away from the midline of the body

  defensive position in basketball
• give the definition of adduction and a sporting example

  a movement that pulls towards the midline of the body

  bringing golf club back to body after shot
• give the definition of rotation and a sporting example

  moving in a circular or conical shape

  top spin in table tennis
• give the definition of circumduction and a sporting example

  movement around a single axis or pivot point

  bowling in cricket
• give the definition of plantar flexion and a sporting example

  extending or pointing the toes down

  pointing toe in seat landing
• give the definition of dorsi flexion and a sporting example

  bending or flexing the toes upwards

  feet in blocks before 100m race
• name 2 long term effects of exercise on the skeletal system

  increased bone density

  stronger ligaments and tendons