Synovial Joints of the Upper Limb

Question 1

Name of the joint surfaces for the Sternoclavicular Joint (2)

Answer 1

1. Sternal end of clavicle

2. Manubrium

Question 2

Movements at the Sternoclavicular Joint (4)

Answer 2

protraction/retraction

elevation/depression

Question 3

Joint classification for the acromioclavicular joint

Answer 3

planar

Question 4

Name of the joint surfaces for the acromioclavicular joint (2)

Answer 4

1. Acromion process of scapula

2. Acromial end of clavicle

Question 5

Movements at the Acromioclavicular joint

Answer 5

minor gliding movement with all glenohumeral range of motion

Question 6

Joint classification for the glenohumeral joint

Answer 6

ball and socket

Question 7

Name of joint surfaces for the glenohumeral joint (2)

Answer 7

1. Glenoid cavity of the scapula bone

2. Head of the humerus

Question 8

Movements at the glenohumeral joint (9)

Answer 8

1/2. Flexion/Extension
3/4. Adduction/Abduction 5. Circumduction
6/7. Horizontal Abduction/ Adduction
8/9. Internal/ External Rotation

Question 9

Joint classification for the humeroulnar joint

Answer 9

hinge

Question 10

Name of joint surface surfaces for the humeroulnar joint (2)

Answer 10

1. Trochlea of the humerus

2. Trochlear notch of the ulna

Question 11

Movements at the humeroulnar joint (2)

Answer 11

flexion/extension

Question 12

Joint classification for the humeroradial joint

Answer 12

hinge

Question 13

Name of the joint surfaces of the humeroradial joint (2)

Answer 13

1. Head of the radius bone

2. Capitulum of the humerus

Question 14

Movements at the humeroradial joint (2)

Answer 14

flexion/extension

Question 15

Joint classification of the proximal radioulnar joint

Answer 15

pivot

Question 16

Name of the proximal radioulnar joint surfaces (2)

Answer 16

1. Head of radius

2. Radial notch of the ulna

Question 17

Movements at the proximal radioulnar joint (2)

Answer 17

pronation/supination

Question 18

Joint classification of the distal radioulnar joint

Answer 18

pivot

Question 19

Name of the distal radioulnar joint surfaces (2)

Answer 19

1. Ulnar notch of the radius

2. Ulnar head

Question 20

Movements at the distal radioulnar joint (2)

Answer 20

pronation/supination

Question 21

Joint classification of the radiocarpal joint

Answer 21

condyloid/ellipsoid

Question 22

Name of the joint surfaces of the radiocarpal joint (2)

Answer 22

1. Radius

2. Proximal row of carpals (directly with Scaphoid and Lunate and Triangular Fibrocartilaginous Complex)

Question 23

Movements at the radiocarpal joint (4)

Answer 23

1/2. Flexion/Extension

3/4. Radial/Ulnar Deviation

Question 24

Joint classification of the intercarpal joint

Answer 24

planar

Question 25

Name of the joint surfaces of the intercarpal joint (2)

Answer 25

1. Proximal row of carpal bones

2. Distal rows of carpal bones

Question 26

Movements at the intercarpal joint (4)

Answer 26

Through gliding contributes to wrist (1/2) Flexion/Exten. and (3/4) Radial/Ulnar Deviation