Jts Types/Actions Flashcards
Interphalangeal jts (IP, DIP, PIP)
synovial: uniaxial : hinge.
flex/extend phalanx
Metatarsophalangeal (MtP Jts)
Synovial: biaxial : ellipsoid
flex/extend
adduct/ABduct digits I-V of pes
Intertarsal & Tarsometatarsal Jts
synovial : multiaxial : gliding
invert/evert pes
Tibiotalar Jt
synovial: uniaxial : hinge
dorsiflex/plantar flex ankle
Inferior Tibiofibular Jt
fibrous
absorbed fibular stress
Superior Tibiofibular jt
synovial: multiaxial: gliding
absorbing fibular stress
Knee Jt
synovial: uniaxial: hinge
flexes/extends knee
Sacroiliac Jt across the auricular facets
synovial: multiaxial: gliding
coxae tilting/labor
Sacroiliac jt across the ligaments
fibrous
stabilizes pelvis
Vertebral interbody jts
cartilaginous
flexing/extending
rotating and laterally flexing vertebral column
jt of axial (c2) dens & atlas (c1) anterior arch
synovial: uniaxial: pivot
rotates head
Atlanto-occiptal jt
synovial: uniaxial: hinge
flex/extends head
Superior and Inferior Facets of adjoining vertebrae
synovial: multiaxial: gliding
Cranial sutures
fibrous
Coxal Jt
synovial: triaxial: ball-n-socket
flexes/extends
int/ext rotates & AB/adducts hip
Sternocostal Jts
cartilaginous
movement of ribcage
Ephiphyseal Jts
cartilaginous
immobile
pubic symphysis
cartilaginous
humeroradial jt
synovial: biaxial-special pivot
flexes/extends elbow
rotates to assist in pro/supinating
humeroulnar jt
synovial: uniaxial: hinge
proximal/distal radioulnar jts
synovial: uniaxial: pivot
rotate to assist in pro/supinating
glenohumeral jt
synovial: triaxial: ball-n-socket
int/ext Rotate shoulder
extend, flex shoulder
adduct/ABduct shoulder
scapula/ribcage jt
special sliding
elevates/depresses, protract/retracts, and upwardly/downwardly rotates scapulae
Intercarpal jts
Synovial: multiaxial: gliding
assist in carpal flexion
