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Convex-Concave ??? Flashcards

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Sternoclavicular joint

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Saddle Joint!

  • Elevation/Depression: convex clavicle on concave sternum
  • Protraction/Retraction: concave clavicle on convex sternum
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Acromioclavicular joint

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Convex clavicle on concave acromion

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Glenohumeral joint

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Convex humerus & concave glenoid

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Ulnohumeral joint

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Concave ulna on convex humerus

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Radiohumeral joint

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Concave radius on convex humerus

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Proximal radioulnar joint

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Convex radius on concave ulna

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Distal radioulnar joint

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Convex ulna on concave radius

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Radiocarpal joint

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Convex carpals on concave radius

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Metacarpophalangeal joints (2-5)

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Concave phalanges on convex metacarpals

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Proximal and distal interphalangeal joints (2-5)

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Concave distal phalanges on convex proximal phalanges

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Hip joint

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Convex femur on concave acetabulum

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Tibiofemoral joint

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Concave tibia on convex femur

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Patellofemoral joint

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Convex patella on concave femur

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Proximal tibiofibular joint

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Concave fibula on convex tibia

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Distal tibiofibular joint

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Convex fibula on concave tibia

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Talocrural joint

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Convex talus on concave tibia and fibula

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Subtalar joint

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Tricky!!

  • Anterior: Concave anterior/middle calcaneus on convex anterior/middle talus
  • Posterior: Convex posterior calcaneus on concave posterior talus
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Intermetatarsal joints

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Concave more lateral metatarsals on convex more medial metatarsals

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Metatarsophalangeal joints

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Concave phalanges on convex metatarsals

20
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Interphalangeal joints

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Concave distal phalanges on convex proximal phalanges

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Temporomandibular joint

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Convex mandible on concave temporal bone

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Mobilization indications (3):

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restricted joint mobility, restricted accessory motion, desired neurophysiological effects

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Mobilization contraindications (8):

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active disease, infection, advanced osteoporosis, articular hypermobility, fracture, acute inflammation, muscular guarding, joint replacement

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