Joints Of The Leg Flashcards
1
Q
Hip joint
A
Articulation between femur and innominate bone
2
Q
Knee joint
A
Between femur and tibia Largest synovial joint Movement is in a single plane Hinge joint Ligaments at side of knee to protect
3
Q
Ankle joint
A
Synovial hinge
Between tibia, fibula and talus
4
Q
What movements can the ankle joint make
A
Only flexion or extension
5
Q
Joints of the foot
A
Inter-tarsal joints
Subtalar and midtarsal joints
Tarso-metatarsal joints
6
Q
What kind of joint is inter-tarsal
A
Synovial gliding joint
Between individual tarsal bones
7
Q
What kind of joint is subtalar and midtarsal joints
A
Synovial
8
Q
What kind of joint is tarso-metatarsal joint
A
Synovial gliding joint
