1-4 Major Joints in the Body

Question 1

Region/Joint: (Lower Extremity)

Ankle (talocrural)
What’s is -type- # of axes of rotation-movements possible?

Answer 1

Type: Synovial (hinge)

of Axes of Rotation: 1

Movements Possible: Plantarflexion & dorsiflexion

Question 2

Region/Joint: (Lower Extremity)

Btw distal tibia & fibula
What’s is -type- # of axes of rotation-movements possible?

Answer 2

Type: Fibrous

of Axes of Rotation: 0

Movements possible: Slight movement possible

Question 3

Region/Joint: (Lower Extremity)

Foot
Metatarsophalangeal
What’s is -type- # of axes of rotation-movements possible?

Answer 3

Type: Synovial (condyloid)

of Axes of Rotation: 2

Movements Possible: Flexion & extension - abduction & addiction - circumduction

Question 4

Region/Joint: (Lower Extremity)

Knee - tibia & femur
What’s is -type - # of axes of rotation-movements possible?

Answer 4

Type:Synovial (modified hinge)

of Axes of Rotation: 2

Movements Possible: Flexion & extension - internal & external rotation

Question 5

Region Joint: (Lower Extremity)

Hip
What’s is -type - # of axes of rotation-movements possible?

Answer 5

Type: Synovial (ball & socket)

of Axes of Rotation: 3

Movements Possible: Flexion & extension - abduction &adduction - internal & external rotation

Question 6

Region/Joint: (Upper Extremity)

Hand
(metacarpophalangeal)

What’s is -type - # of axes of rotation-movements possible?

Answer 6

Type: Synovial (condyloid)

of Axes of Rotation: 2

Moments Possible: Flexion & extension -abduction & adduction - circumduction

Question 7

Region/Joint (Upper Extremity)

Thumb
What’s is -type - # of axes of rotation-movements possible?

Answer 7

Type: Synovial (saddle)

of Axes of Rotation: 3

Movements Possible: Flexion & extension - abduction & adduction - circumduction opposition

Question 8

Region/Joint (Upper Extremity)

Wrist
radiocarpal
What’s is -type - # of axes of rotation-movements possible?

Answer 8

Type: Synovial

of Axes of Rotation: 2

Movements Possible: Flexion & extension -abduction & adduction - circumduction

Question 9

Region/Joints (Upper Extremity)

Proximal radioulnar
What’s is -type - # of axes of rotation-movements possible?

Answer 9

Type: Synovial (pivot)

of Axes of Rotation: 1

Movement Possible: Pronation & supination