Classification of Joints

Question 1

Classify the Acromioclavicular Joint

Answer 1

synovial (despite being coated in fibrocartilage) complex, multiaxial, plane joint

Question 2

Classify the Sternoclavicular Joint

Answer 2

functionally a ball and socket

synovial complex multiracial saddle joint

Question 3

Classify the Glenohumeral Joint

Answer 3

complex, synovial, multiaxial, ball and socket joint

Question 4

Classify the elbow joint

Answer 4

synovial, compound, uniaxial, hinge joint

Question 5

Classify the superior radioulnar joint

Answer 5

simple, synovial, uniaxial, pivot joint

Question 6

Classify the inferior radioulnar joint

Answer 6

synovial, complex, uniaxial pivot joint

Question 7

Classify the radiocarpal joint

Answer 7

synovial, complex, ellipsoid, biaxial joint

Question 8

Classify the 1st CMC joint

Answer 8

synovial, multiaxial, simple, saddle joint

Question 9

Classify the MCP joint

Answer 9

synovial, multiaxial, simple, condyloid joint

Question 10

classify the IP joint

Answer 10

synovial, uniaxial, simple, hinge joint