Upper Extremity Joint Classification Flashcards
1
Q
Sternoclavicular
A
synovial classification- sellar or saddle
2
Q
Acromioclavicular
A
synovial classification- plane or gliding
3
Q
Glenohumeral
A
synovial classification- ball & socket
4
Q
Scapulothoracic
A
function- pseudo-joint necessary for full glenohumeral function
5
Q
Humeroulnar
A
ginglymus or hinge
6
Q
Humeroradial
A
plane or gliding
7
Q
Proximal radio-ulnar
A
pivot or trochoid
8
Q
Distal radio-ulnar
A
pivot or trochoid
9
Q
Radiocarpal
A
ellipsoidal or condyloid
10
Q
Carpometacarpal
A
- First (thumb)
synovial classification- sellar or saddle - 2nd-5th (index, middle, ring, little)
synovial classification- plane or gliding
11
Q
Metacarpophalangeal
A
ellipsoidal or condyloid
12
Q
Interphalangeal
A
ginglymus or hinge
