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