Multiple Choice
Which of the following movements is an example of circumduction?
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8. Joints
Joint Movements
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Which movement is not associated with the scapula?
A
Rotation
B
Flexion
C
Depression
D
Elevation
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Understand the movements associated with the scapula: The scapula, or shoulder blade, is capable of several movements including rotation, elevation, depression, protraction, and retraction.
Define each movement: Rotation involves the scapula moving around its axis. Elevation is the upward movement of the scapula. Depression is the downward movement. Protraction is moving the scapula away from the spine, and retraction is moving it towards the spine.
Identify the movement not associated with the scapula: Flexion is a movement that typically refers to decreasing the angle between two body parts, such as bending the elbow or knee. It is not a movement associated with the scapula.
Compare flexion with scapular movements: Flexion is more commonly associated with joints like the elbow or knee, rather than the scapula, which primarily moves in the ways described above.
Conclude that flexion is not a movement of the scapula: Based on the definitions and typical movements of the scapula, flexion does not apply to the scapula's range of motion.
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