Synovial Joints of the Lower Limb

Question 1

Joint classification for the sacroiliac joint

Answer 1

planar

Question 2

name of sacroiliac joint surfaces (2)

Answer 2

1. pelvic bone

2. sacrum

Question 3

Movements of the sacroiliac joint

Answer 3

gliding

Question 4

joint classification for the hip joint

Answer 4

ball and socket

Question 5

name of the hip joint surfaces (2)

Answer 5

1. head of femur

2. acetabulum of the hip bone

Question 6

movements of the hip joint (7)

Answer 6

1/2. flexion/extension
3/4. add/abduciton
5/6. int/ext rotation
7. circumduction

Question 7

tibiofemoral joint classification

Answer 7

modified hinge

Question 8

tibiofemoral joint surfaces (2)

Answer 8

1. distal end of femur

2. proximal end of tibia

Question 9

movements of tibiofemoral joint (3)

Answer 9

1/2. flexion/extension

3. limited rotation

Question 10

talocrural joint (ankle joint) classification

Answer 10

hinge

Question 11

talocrural joint surfaces (2)

Answer 11

1. tibia and fibula

2. talus bone

Question 12

movements of talocrural joint (2)

Answer 12

1. plantarflexion

2. dorsiflexion