17. Joints axis

Question 1

What are the 3 axes of Sternoclavicular joint

Answer 1

1. Sagittal axis
2. Vertical axis
3. Transverse axis

Question 2

What are the movements of 3 axes of sternoclavicular joint

1. Sagittal axis
2. Vertical axis
3. Transverse axis

Answer 2

1. sagittal axis: elevation and depression
2. vertical axis: protraction and retraction
3. transverse axis: rotation

Question 3

Axis and movement of Acromioclavicular joint

Answer 3

sagittal axis: rotation elevating and depressing glenoid fossa

Question 4

3 axes of Glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint)

Answer 4

1. sagittal axis: abduction and adduction
2. transverse axis: anteversion (flexion) and retroversion (extension)
3. longitudinal axis: medial and lateral rotation