Joints of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs Flashcards
Sternoclavicular - Bones Involved
Sternum (manubrium)
Clavicle (sternal end)
Sternoclavicular - Articulation (structure)
Synovial (gliding)
Sternoclavicular - Movement (function)
nonaxial
little movement
Acromioclavicular - Bones Involved
Scapula (acromion process)
Clavicle (acromial end)
Acromioclavicular - Articulation (structure)
Synovial (gliding)
Acromioclavicular - Movement (function)
nonaxial
little movement
Glenohumeral - Bones Involved
Scapula (glenoid fossa)
Humerus (head)
Glenohumeral - Articulation (structure)
Synovial (ball and socket)
Glenohumeral - Movement (function)
triaxial
flexion/extension
adduction/abduction rotation
Humero-ulnar (elbow) - Bones Involved
Humerus (trochlea/capitulum)
Ulna (trochlear notch)
Radius (head)
Humero-ulnar (elbow) - Articulation (structure)
Synovial (hinge)
Humero-ulnar (elbow) - Movement (function)
uniaxial
flexion/extension
Radioulnar (proximal/distal) - Bones Involved
Radius
Ulna
Radioulnar (proximal/distal) -
Articulation (structure)
Synovial (pivot)
Radioulnar (proximal/distal) - Movement (function)
uniaxial
rotation