Joints of the Upper Limb Flashcards
1
Q
acromioclavicular
A
plane joint, acromion of scapula and clavicle
2
Q
glenohumeral (shoulder)
A
ball and socket, humerus and scapula
3
Q
elbow
A
hinge, ulna (and radius) and humerus
4
Q
radioulnar (proximal)
A
pivot, radius and ulna
5
Q
radioulnar (distal)
A
pivot, radius and ulna
6
Q
radiocarpal (wrist)
A
condyloid, radius and proximal carpals
7
Q
interphalangeal (finger)
A
hinge, adjacent phalanges
8
Q
humeroradial
A
pivot, radius and capitulum of humerus
9
Q
sternoclavicular
A
saddle, clavicle and sternum
10
Q
scapulothoracic (not a true joint)
A
posterior thoracic cage and scapula