Convex-Concave ??? Flashcards
Sternoclavicular joint
Saddle Joint!
- Elevation/Depression: convex clavicle on concave sternum
- Protraction/Retraction: concave clavicle on convex sternum
Acromioclavicular joint
Convex clavicle on concave acromion
Glenohumeral joint
Convex humerus & concave glenoid
Ulnohumeral joint
Concave ulna on convex humerus
Radiohumeral joint
Concave radius on convex humerus
Proximal radioulnar joint
Convex radius on concave ulna
Distal radioulnar joint
Convex ulna on concave radius
Radiocarpal joint
Convex carpals on concave radius
Metacarpophalangeal joints (2-5)
Concave phalanges on convex metacarpals
Proximal and distal interphalangeal joints (2-5)
Concave distal phalanges on convex proximal phalanges
Hip joint
Convex femur on concave acetabulum
Tibiofemoral joint
Concave tibia on convex femur
Patellofemoral joint
Convex patella on concave femur
Proximal tibiofibular joint
Concave fibula on convex tibia
Distal tibiofibular joint
Convex fibula on concave tibia