Joints Flashcards
What type of joint is the glenohumeral joint?
ball and socket synovial joint
What is the articulation of the glenohumeral joint?
humeral head articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula
What type of cartilage covers the articular surfaces of the glenohumeral joint?
hyaline cartilage
What is the articulation of the sternoclavicular joint?
synovial articulation between the sternal end of the clavicle and the manubrium of the sternum and the first costal cartilage
What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
saddle type of joint but functions as a ball and socket joint
What arteries supply the glenohumeral joint?
anterior and posterior circumflex humeral arteries and branches of the suprascapula artery
What nerves supply the glenohumeral joint?
suprascapular, axillary, and lateral pectoral nerves
What type of joint is the elbow?
a hinge type of synovial joint
What nerves supply the elbow joint?
musculocutaneous, radial and ulnar nerves