13. Plane & Hinge Joints

What axial classification applies to a plane joint?

Nonaxial

What type of movements occur at a plane joint?

Gliding movements

What are three examples of plane joints?

Acromioclavicular, intercarpal, and intertarsal

What bones articulate at the acromioclavicular joint?

Acromion process of scapula and clavicle

Where are intercarpal joints located?

Between carpal bones

Where are intertarsal joints located?

Between tarsal bones

What axial classification mostly applies to a hinge joint?

Uniaxial

What movements do hinge joints allow?

Angular movements

What two angular movements occur at a hinge joint?

Flexion and extension

What are four examples of hinge joints?

Elbow, knee, interphalangeal, and ankle

What bones join at the elbow joint?

Humerus, ulna, and radius

What bones join at the knee joint?

Femur and tibia

Where are interphalangeal joints located?

Between phalanges

What bones join at the ankle joint?

Talus, tibia, and fibula

What axial classification is the ankle compared to other hinge joints?

Biaxial

Why is the ankle classified as biaxial?

Can go different directions