Joint Examples Flashcards
1
Q
Suture
A
Lambdoidal suture between occipital and parietal bones
2
Q
Syndesmosis
A
Distal ends of tibia and fibula
3
Q
Gomphosis
A
Roots of teeth in alveoli (sockets)
4
Q
Synchondrosis
A
Temporary joint between cartilage and diaphysis and epiphysis of a long bone and permanent joint between true ribs and sternum
5
Q
Symphysis
A
Intervertebral joints and symphysis pubis
6
Q
Gliding
A
Intercarpal and intertarsal joints
7
Q
Hinge
A
Elbow, ankle, and interphalangeal joints
8
Q
Pivot
A
Atlantoaxial and radioulnar
9
Q
Ellipsoidal
A
Radiocarpal joints
10
Q
Saddle
A
Carpometacarpal joint of thumb
11
Q
Ball-and-Socket
A
Shoulder and coxal (hip) joints
