Joints Flashcards
sagittal suture
The sagittal suture runs along the top of the head
coronal suture
a dense and fibrous association of connection tissue located in between the frontal and parietal bones of the skull
lamboidal suture
a dense, fibrous connective tissue joint on the posterior aspect of the skull that connects the parietal bones with the occipital bone
temporomandibular joint
the hinge joint between the temporal bone and the lower jaw.
atlanto-occipital joint
The atlanto-occipital joint (Capsula articularis atlantooccipitalis) is an articulation between the atlas bone and the occipital bone.
atlanto-axial joint
The atlantoaxial joint is a type of synovial joint that is classified as a biaxial, pivot joint.
intervertebral joint
There are three intervertebral joints between each adjacent vertebra from the axis to the sacrum – one between the vertebral bodies and a pair between the facets of adjoining vertebral arches
sternoclavicular joint
one of the four joints that complete the shoulder. The joint is located in the spot where the clavicle (collarbone) meets the sternum (breastbone) at the base of the neck.
sternocostal joint
The sternocostal joints are formed between the medial end of the costal cartilages of ribs one to seven
vertebrocostal joint
Two convex facets from the head attach to two adjacent vertebrae. This forms a synovial planar (gliding) joint, which is strengthened by the ligament of the head and the intercapital ligament.
coracoacromial ligament
a strong triangular ligament between the coracoid process and the acromion.
acromioclavicular ligament
The acromioclavicular (AC) joint is formed by the cap of the shoulder (acromion) and the collar bone (clavicle)
coracoclavicular ligament
serves to connect the clavicle and the coracoid process of the scapula.
coracohumeral ligament
The coracohumeral ligament is a fibrous structure that contributes to the stability of the glenohumeral joint by combined action with the rotator cuff muscles, superior glenohumeral ligament, and capsule
glenohumeral ligament
these three ligaments combine to form the glenohumeral joint capsule connecting the glenoid fossa to the humerus.
Elbow Joint (humeroulnar +
humeroradial)
The humeroulnar and the humeroradial joints are the joints that give the elbow its characteristic hinge like properties
Shoulder Joint (glenohumeral)
a true synovial ball-and-socket style diarthrodial joint that is responsible for connecting the upper extremity to the trunk.
articular capsule
an envelope surrounding a synovial joint
ulnar collateral ligament
a ligament that runs on the inner side of the elbow to help support it when performing certain motions, such as throwing.
radioulnar joint (proximal, distal)
The radioulnar joints are two joints between the two bones of the forearm: the ulna, on the medial side, and the radius, on the lateral side.
radiocarpal articulation
The radiocarpal joint is a synovial joint formed by the articulation between the distal radius and the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum as well as the soft tissue structures that hold the joint together.
intercarpal joint
Intercarpal joints are all classified as synovial plane joints, meaning that the articular surfaces are functionally considered as nearly flat and lined with fibrocartilage.
carpometacarpal joint
The base of the thumb where it meets the hand
metacarpalphalangeal joint
the large joint in the hand where the finger bones meet the hand bones
interphalangeal joint (proximal, distal)
The proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ or PIJ) is located between the proximal and middle phalanges, while the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ or DIJ) is found between the middle and distal phalanges.
sacroiliac joint
The sacroiliac joint or SI joint (SIJ) is the joint between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis, which are connected by strong ligaments.
pubic symphysis
a joint sandwiched between your left pelvic bone and your right pelvic bone
sacrococcygeal joint
an amphiarthrodial joint, formed between the oval surface at the apex of the sacrum, and the base of the coccyx
ischiofemoral ligament
attaches to the posterior surface of the acetabular rim and labrum and courses circumferentially around the joint to its insertion on the anterior aspect of the femur.
iliofemoral ligament
the strongest and most important hip capsular ligament
pubofemoral ligament
Located on the anterior aspect of the hip joint, this ligament extends from the anterior portion of the pubic ramus to the anterior surface of the intertrochanteric fossa often blending with the inferior fibers of the iliofemoral ligament.
acetabulofemoral joint (hip joint)
Hip joint is an articulation between the femoral head and the acetabulum of the hip bone
tibiofibular joint (proximal, distal)
The superior (proximal) tibiofibular joint - between the superior ends of tibia and fibula. The inferior (distal) tibiofibular joint - between their inferior ends.
tibial collateral ligament
superficial medial collateral ligament. It is about eight to ten centimeters long and stretches from femur’s medial epicondyle (a bony protrusion at the bottom, inner-side of the bone) to the two attachments on the tibia bone.
fibular collateral ligament
The fibular collateral ligament (FCL) is one of the larger ligaments of the knee.
medial meniscus
a crescent-shaped, cartilaginous band found between the medial tibia and medial femur.
lateral meniscus
located on the outer side of the knee. Both structures act as shock absorbers between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone). The lateral meniscus is more oval than the medical meniscus and is larger, thus covering more surface space than the medial meniscus.
patellar ligament
When a structure connects one bone to another, it is actually a ligament, so the patellar tendon is sometimes called the patellar ligament.
anterior cruciate ligament
one of the key ligaments that help stabilize the knee joint.
posterior cruciate ligament
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is the strongest ligament in the knee. It extends from the top-rear surface of the tibia
talocrural joint
formed between the distal tibia-fibula and the talus, and is commonly known as the ankle joint.
intertarsal joint
The joints between the tarsal bones of the foot are known as the intertarsal joints
tarsometatarsal joint
The tarsometatarsal joints are composed of the articulations between the bases of the metatarsals and the distal surfaces of the three cuneiforms and the cuboid
metatarsalphalangeal joint
ellipsoid synovial joints that lie about 2 cm proximal to the webs of the toes.
interphalangeal joint (proximal, distal)
The proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ or PIJ) is located between the proximal and middle phalanges, while the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ or DIJ) is found between the middle and distal phalanges.
