Joint Osteokinematic Motions Chart

sternoclavicular (SC) joint

elevates/depresses, protracts/retracts, posterior rotation

acromioclavicular (AC) joint

upward and downward rotation

rotational adjustments between clavicle and scapula

scapulothoracic (ST) joint

elevates/depresses, protracts/retracts, upward/downward rotation, winging, upward tilt

glenohumeral (GH) joint

flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, internal/external rotation

humero-ulnar joint

flexion/extension

proximal and distal radio-ulnar joints

pronation/supination

radiocarpal joint

flexion/extension, radial/ulnar deviation

carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of thumb

flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, opposition

metacarpal phalangeal joint (MCP)

flexion/extension, abduction/adduction

interphalangeal (IP) joint; proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints in fingers

flexion/extension

spine — intervertebral joint

flexion/extension, sidebending left/right, rotation left/right

spine facet joint (zygapopphyseal joint)

flexion/extension, sidebending left/right, rotation left/right

acetabular-femoral joint

flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, internal/external rotation

tibio-femoral joint

flexion/extension, internal/external rotation

patella-femoral joint

the patella glides inferior/superior and medial/lateral (frontal); tilt (sagittal and transverse), rotate (frontal)

talocrural jiont

dorsiflexion/plantarflexion

subtalar joint

pronation/supination (calcaneal inversion/eversion)

transverse tarsal joint

pronation/supination

metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint

flexion/extension; abduction/adduction

interphalangeal joints in toes

flexion/extension