Carefully observe the various poses of classical and folk dances of India. Class 9

Carefully observe the various poses of classical and folk dances of India. Class 9

Question 1.

Look at the picture given below (Fig.). Carefully observe the various poses of classical and folk dances of India. Can you identify which joints are involved? Also, what type of movement each joint allows? Class 9

Answer:

1. Shoulder joint - Ball and socket joint- allows arms to move forward, backward, sideways and in circular motion (seen in outstretched arms)
2. Elbow joint - Hinge joint - allows bending and straightening of arm in one direction
3. Hip joint - Ball and socket joint - allows legs to move in many directions including circular movements
4. Knee joint - Hinge joint - allows bending and straightening of leg
5. Wrist and ankle - Partial rotation and bending - allow graceful hand and foot movements
6. Neck joint - Pivot joint - allows the characteristic side-to-side head movements common in Indian classical dance