Classifications Of Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Hip
A
Simple
Synovial
Multi-axial
Ball and socket
2
Q
Knee
A
Complex (intracapsular menisci) Compound (>2 articular surfaces) Synovial Bicondylar Bi-axial Hinge
3
Q
Superior tibiofibular
A
Synovial
Plane
4
Q
Inferior tibiofibular
A
Fibrous
Syndesmosis
5
Q
Talocrural
A
Synovial Hinge Compound Uni-axial (Articular surfaces form a mortise joint)
6
Q
Subtalar
A
Synovial
Simple
Plane
Multi-axial
7
Q
(Midtarsal) Talocalcaneonavicular
A
Synovial
Compound
Ball and socket
Multi-axial
8
Q
(Midtarsal) Calcaneocuboid
A
Multi-axial
Plane
9
Q
Metatarsophalangeal
A
Synovial
Condyloid
Simple
Bi-axial
10
Q
Interphalangeal
A
Simple
Synovial
Uni axial
Hinge
11
Q
Lumbar spine (segmental level)
A
Anteriorly: 2° cartilaginous or symphyseal
Posteriorly: (2 joints) synovial plane or zygoapophyseal (facet)
12
Q
Lumbosacral (pelvis)
A
Secondary cartilaginous (between L5-S1) Synovial plane (between articular facets)
13
Q
Sacrococcygeal (pelvis)
A
Secondary cartilaginous
14
Q
Sacroiliac (pelvis)
A
Synovial modified plane (anteriorly)
Fibrous (posteriorly)
15
Q
Symphysis pubis (pelvis)
A
Secondary cartilaginous
