Interphalangeal Joints Flashcards

1
Q

Type of Joint

A

Synovial hinge with one degree of freedom

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2
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Movements available

A

Flexion

Extension

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3
Q

Ligaments (not as important to know)

-Prox/dist IP

A

Collateral ligts
Plantar IP ligt - not true ligt, dense fibrocartilaginous plate found on the plantar surface of phalangeal heads in the IP joints.

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