Hand JOINTS

IP joints are what type of joint

whats the movement

ginglymus / hinge

flexion + extension

MCP joints are what type of joint

whats the movement

ellipsoidal

flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction

1st CMC joint is what type of joint

whats the movement

saddle / sellar

flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, opposition, slight rotation

*think of how the thumb can move around alot but other fingers are restricted

2 - 5 CMC joints are what type of joint

whats the movement

plane / gliding

limited movement

*think about how the 1st CMC (thumb) can move around alot but other fingers are restricted

IC joints are what type of joint

whats the movement

plane / gliding

limited movement

all joints of the upper limb are ____ and are freely moveable known as ___

synovial

diarthrodial