Joint Classifications Flashcards
interphalangeal joints
synovial - ginglymus (hinge), diarthrodial
metacarpophalangeal joints
synovial - ellipsoidal (condyloid), diarthrodial
carpometacarpal joint (1st digit)
synovial - saddle (sellar), diarthrodial
carpometacarpal joint (2nd-5th digit)
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial
intercarpal joints
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial
wrist (radiocarpal) joint
synovial - ellipsoidal (condyloid), diarthrodial
proximal and distal radioulnar joint
synovial - pivot (trochoidal), diarthrodial
elbow joint (humeroulnar/humeroradial joint)
synovial - ginglymus (hinge), diarthrodial
scapulohumeral (glenohumeral) joint
synovial - ball and socket (spheroidal), diarthrodial
sternoclavicular joint
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial
acromioclavicular joint
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial
metatarsophalangeal joints
synovial - modified ellipsoidal (condyloid), diarthrodial
tarsometatarsal joints
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial
intertarsal joints
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial
ankle joint
synovial - saddle (sellar), diarthrodial
femorotibial joint of knee
synovial - bocondylar, diarthrodial
patellofemoral joint of knee
synovial - saddle (sellar), diarthrodial
proximal tibiofibular joint
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial
distal tibiofibular joint
fibrous - syndesmosis, amphiarthrodial
sacroiliac joint
synovial - irregular gliding, limited movement
symphysis pubis
cartilaginous - symphysis, amphiarthrodial
union of acetabulum
cartilaginous - synchondrosis, synarthrodial
hip joint
synovial - ball and socket (spheroidal), diarthrodial
atlantooccipital joint
synovial - ellipsoidal (condyloid), diarthrodial
right and left lateral atlantoaxial joints
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial
median atlantoaxial joint
synovial - pivot (trochoid), diarthrodial
intervertebral joints (C2-T12)
cartilaginous - symphysis, amphiarthrodial
zygapophyseal joints (C2-T12)
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial
costovertebral joints
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial
costotransverse joints
synovial - plane (gliding), diarthrodial