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(ACJ) acromioclavicular joint

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between acromion process of scapula and acromial end of clavicle. Has two parts, one connects to conoid and the other the trapezoid part.

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Fibrous Joints

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articulating bones that are United by fibrous connective tissue. Almost all are classified as synarthroses but this depends on fibre length.

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synarthroses/synarthrotic

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immovable joint

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cartilaginous joints are…

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articulating bones that are fused/unoted by cartilage. Mostly amphiarthroses but there are a few that are synarthroses.

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amphiarthroses

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slight movement of the joint is possible

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diarthrosis

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full movement of joint

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synovial joints

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complex and with the features:

  • a joint cavity
  • synovial fluid
  • articular cartilage
  • articular capsule/joint capsule
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Hinge Joint

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synovial join type a

  • moves in one axis, allows extension/flexion
  • eg elbow joint
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pivot joint

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synovial joint type b

  • joint is uniaxial but allows pro/supination
  • proximal radio-ulnar joint
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planar joint

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synovial joint type c

  • joints glide, non-axial movement
  • inter carpal and inter tarsal joints
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condylar joint

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synovial joint type d

  • bi-axial
  • eg metacarpophalangeal joints (knuckles)
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saddle joint

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synovial joint type e

- thumb MCPJ (metacarpophalangeal joint)

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Ball and socket joint

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synovial joint type f

  • can move along multiple axis
  • eg hip and shoulder
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Bursae

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flattened fibrous sacs lined with synovial membrane and a thin film of synovial fluid

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tendon sheaths

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elongated bursae that wrap around tendons

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tendons provide

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Dynamic support to muscles and are supporting joints of muscles

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atlanto-occipital joint

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lies between the occipital condyle and superior facet of the atlas.

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Atlanta-occipital joint movement and classification

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synovial, diarthrotic

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Atlanto-axial joints x3

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2x between atlas and axis lateral (on superior and inferior facets)
1x medial pivot joint with dens and facet of dens

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Atlanto-axial joints movement and classification

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synovial, diarthrotic

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facet joints- diarthroses

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articular synovial joints between each vertebra. each vertebra has two sets of superior and inferior facet articulations

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Where is an Intervertebral joint (cartilaginous joint) found

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Between two vertebral bodies.
Eg intervertebral disc which attaches adjacent bodies and provides cushioning and shock absorbency (only 2 fibre directions)

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Anterior and posterior longitudinal ligament (run the whole way down)

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Continuous supporting bands cover the ventral and dorsal aspects of vertebral body from neck to sacrum

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Interspinous ligament

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Between the spinous process of the vertebrae and stabilised extension and flexion

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Ligamentum flavum
Join vertebral lamina together segmentally
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Supraspinous ligament
Cord-like band connecting spinous process from lower cervical region to sacrum. Merges with the Michal ligament superiorly
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Ligamentum nuchae
Large, sheet like elastic ligament connecting cervical vertebrae to skull. Attaches from external occipital protein wrench to cervical spinous process. Finished at C7
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Costovertebral joint- synovial and diarthrotic
Head of rib and two vertebral bodies
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Costotransverse joint- synovial and diarthrotic
Tubercle of rib and transverse process of vertebra
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Sternoclavicular joint (pectoral girdle)
Between manubrium of sternum and stern also end of clavicle at clavicular notch
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Coracoclavicular ligament
Between coracoid process of scapula and inferior part of clavicle (conoid and trapezoid parts)
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Coracoacromial ligament
Between coracoid and acromial processes of scapula
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Glenohumeral joint- ball and socket joint and diarthrotic
Head of humerus fits into shallow Glen lid cavity of scapula. Synovial cavity
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Coracohumeral ligament
Attaches from coracoid process of scapula to proximal humerus. Adds stability to joint capsule
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Glenohumeral ligament
Attaches from anterior Glen our cavity to humerus
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Tendon of long head of biceps brachii muscle
Superstabiliser that secures the head of the humerus against the Glenoid cavity
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Elbow joint- hinge joint, synovial joint
Radius and ulna articulate with capitulum and trochlea of humerus. Movement limited by olecranon
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Ulnar collateral ligament (elbow joint)
From ulna to humerus in MEDIAL elbow
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Annular ligament (elbow joint)
Encircles head of radius within radial north of ulna allowing pronation and supination
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Radial collateral ligament (elbow joint)
From head of radius to humerus LATERAL elbow
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Ulna collateral ligament (wrist/carpal joint)
From ulna to 5th metacarpal
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Radial collateral ligament (wrist/carpal joint)
From radius to scaphoid bone of wrist
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Palmar radiocarpal ligament (wrist joint)
From radius over carpals (anterior). Ensures hand moves with radius during supination and pronation
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Dorsal radiocarpal ligament (wrist joint)
From radius to 1st row of carpal bones
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Sacroiliac joint (pelvic girdle)
Between sacrum and ilium
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Anterior sacroiliac ligament (sacroiliac joint in pelvic girdle)
Attaches from sacrum to iliac fossa
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Posterior sacroiliac ligament (sacroiliac joint in pelvic girdle)
Attaches from sacrum to posterior superior ilium
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Sacrospinous ligament (pelvic girdle)
Attaches sacrum to ischial spine
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Sacrotuberous ligament (pelvic girdle)
From sacrum and coccyx to ischial tuberosity
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Iliolumbar ligament (pelvic girdle)
From lumbar vertebrae to ilium
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Pubic symphysis (pelvic girdle)
Cartilaginous joint between the two pubic bones at midline
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Greater sciatic foramen (pelvic girdle)
Passageway for structures entering or leaving pelvis. Formed by sacrotuberous and sacrispinous ligaments
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Lesser sciatic foramen (pelvic girdle)
Passageway for structures entering or leaving perineum. Formed by sacrotuberous and sacrispinous ligaments
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Inguinal ligament (pelvic girdle)
From pubic tubercle to anterior superior iliac spine. Associated with connective tissue if external oblique muscle
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Hip/ Coxyl joint- ball and socket but ligaments limit range
Head of femur and deep acetabulum of pelvic bones
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Iliofemoral ligament (hip joint)
Strong v-shaped anterior ligament attaches from ilium to head of femur
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Pubofemoral ligament
From pubis to femur
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Ischiofemoral ligament
Spinal posterior ligament from ischium to femur
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Ligamentum Teres (hip joint)
Ligament of the femoral head: flat band from femur head to acetabulum containing arterial supply to femur head
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Knee joint- synovial
Lateral and medial consume of distal femur, superior articulated surface of tibia and articulate surface of patella
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Medial and lalteral menisci (knee joint)
C-shaped cartilage associated with tibia and help prevent side to side rocking and absorb shock
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Articular capsule (knee joint stabiliser)
Exists on sides and posterior aspects but absent anteriorly. Sesamoid bone
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Intracapsular and extracapsular ligaments (knee joint stabilisers)
Prevent excessive medial/lateral and anterior/posterior movement between tibia and femur. Prevents hyperextension of knee joint
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Anterior Cruciate ligament (knee joint)
Attaches from anterior tibia through the articulate capsule to posterior part of lateral consuls on femur. Prevents forward sliding of tibia on femur
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Posterior crucible ligament (knee joint)
Attaches from posterior tibia through articulate capsule to anterior part of medial consult of femur. Prevents backwards displacement of tibia
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Fibular and tibial collateral ligaments (knee joint) Both are extra capsular
Tibial collateral attaches to medial epicondyle of femur to tibia Fibular collateral attaches head of fibula to lateral epicondyle of femur
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Ankle joint - synnnovial
Lateral reinforcement of capsule by lateral collateral ligament which has three parts
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Lateral collateral ligament (ankle joint) part 1
Anterior talofibular ligament- extends from lateral Malleolus to talus bones
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Lateral collateral ligament (ankle joint) part 2
Calcaneofibular ligament- extends from lateral malleolus inferiorly, to lateral pet of calcaneous bone of ankle
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Lateral collateral ligament (ankle joint) part 3
Posterior talofibular ligaments- extends posteriorly from talus to fibula
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Medial collateral/ deltoid ligament (ankle joint)
Runs from medial tarsal bones to medial malleolus

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