Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Plane joints
A
Flat
Sliding and gilding
Zygapophyseal joints
2
Q
Hinge joints
A
2 surfaces one concave one convex Bony ledge Humeral ulnar joint Flexion and extension Knee joint ankle joint
3
Q
Pivot joints
A
2 surface Smooth Peg & rotary 1 degree of freedom Supination and pronation Proximal and distal radioulnar joints
4
Q
Ellipsodial joints
A
2 surfaces Radiocarpal joints Biaxial in principal Multiaxial because of circumduction 2 degrees of freedom Flexion extension circumduction abduction adduction
5
Q
Saddle joint
A
Saddle shaped surfaces
1st carpo metacarpal joint on thumb side
Biaxial in principal
Multiaxial because of circumduction
Flexion extension abduction adduction circumduction
6
Q
Ball and socket joints
A
Shoulder and hip
Multiaxial
All degrees of freedom
Flexion extension abduction adduction lateral and medial rotation circumduction
