For each of the following movements, indicate the specific kind of joint involved (e.g., hinge, etc.) and the movement performed (e.g., extension, etc.).

a. Bending the elbow: ________, ________.
b. Turning head side to side: ________, ________.
c. Lowering your arm to your side: ________, ________.
d. Turning the sole of foot medially: ________, ________.


a. hinge, flexion
b. pivot, rotation
c. ball and socket, adduction
d. plane, inversion

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