KIN 2040 Lab - Joints and Structures

structural classification of joints

fibrous joints(3), cartilaginous joints(2), synovial joints(1)

fibrous joint types

sutures, syndesmoses, gomphoses

cartilaginous joint types

synchondrosis, symphysis

functional classification of joints

synarthroses, amphiarthroses, diarthroses

synovial joint structure

articular capsule, articular cartilage, synovial cavity, synovial membrane

movement in synovial joints

gliding

flexion/extension

abduction/adduction

circumduction

rotation

elevation/depression

protraction/retraction

inversion/eversion

dorsiflexion/plantarflexion

supination/pronation

opposition

elbow joint

hinge joint formed by humerus, ulna, and radius

anular ligament of radius

ulnar collateral ligament

radial collateral ligament

interosseous membrane of forearm

shoulder joint

ball and socket joint formed by the head of the humerus and the scapula

coracoclavicular ligament

acromioclavicular ligament

coracohumeral ligament

glenohumeral ligament

coracoacromial ligament

glenoid labrum

subacromial bursa

knee joint

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

anterior cruciate ligament

posterior cruciate ligament

fibular collateral ligament (LCL)

tibial collateral ligament (MCL)

medial meniscus

lateral meniscus

transverse ligament of knee

patellar ligament

hip joint

ball and socket joint formed by the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the hip bone

pubofemoral ligament

iliofemoral ligament

ischiofemoral ligament