Joint Articulation

Question 1

Sternoclavicular Joint

Answer 1

Elevation & Depression: Sternum is concave; Clavicle is convex
Protraction & Retraction: Sternum is convex; clavicle is concave

Question 2

Acromioclavicular Joint

Answer 2

the acromion is concave; the clavicle is convex

Question 3

Glenohumeral Joint

Answer 3

the glenoid is concave; the humerus is convex

Question 4

Humeroulnar Joint

Answer 4

the humerus is convex; the ulna is concave

Question 5

Humeroradial Joint

Answer 5

the humerus is convex; the radius is concave

Question 6

Proximal Radioulnar Joint

Answer 6

the ulna is concave; the radius is convex

Question 7

Distal Radioulnar Joint

Answer 7

the ulna is convex; the radius is concave

Question 8

Radiocarpal Joint

Answer 8

the radius is concave; the carpals are convex

Question 9

Metacarpophalangeal Joint of Thumb

Answer 9

the metacarpals are convex; the phalanx are concave

Question 10

Metacarpophalangeal Joint of 2-5th Digits

Answer 10

the metacarpals are convex; the phalanges are concave

Question 11

Proximal and Distal Interphalangeal Joints of the Hand

Answer 11

the proximal phalanges are convex; the distal phalanges are concave

Question 12

Hip Joint

Answer 12

the acetabulum is concave; the femur is convex

Question 13

Tibiofemoral Joint

Answer 13

the tibia is concave; the femur is convex

Question 14

Patellofemoral Joint

Answer 14

the patella is convex; the femur is concave

Question 15

Proximal Tibiofibular Joint

Answer 15

the tibia is convex; the fibula is concave

Question 16

Distal Tibiofibular Joint

Answer 16

the tibia is concave; the fibula is convex

Question 17

Talocrural Joint

Answer 17

the tibia and fibula is concave; the talus is convex

Question 18

Subtalar Joint

Answer 18

the anterior and middle talus are convex; the anterior and middle calcaneus are concave

Question 19

Temporomandibular Joint

Answer 19

the temporalis is concave; the mandible is convex