Joints types Flashcards
Types of joints?
Gliding hinge pivot condyloid ellipsoid saddle ball and socket
examples of gliding joint
trasal bones / vertebrae
how to describe the gliding joint?
book slides across the table
Examples of hinge joint
elbow & ankle
which joint allows one dof
hinge & pivot
how to describe hinge joint?
the door when it’s open
examples of the pivot joint?
atlantoaxial joint
ball & socket allows ….. degree of freedom?
3
examples of B&S joint
shoulder joint
what is the difference between B&S and Condyloid joint
the concave part of condyloid joint is shallow
B&S has 3 DOF
condyloid has 2 DOF
which of the joints has an oval shape?
ellipsoid
examples of ellipsoid joint?
wrist joint
examples of saddle joint?
carpometacarpal joint of the thumb
Factors affecting joint stability?
shape of bony structure ligament fascia muscle arragnment Atmospheric P
Factors affecting ROM?
shape of articular joint
physical fitness
the method the joint is moved
relationship between joints
