Joints Questions

What is the common name for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

Jaw joint.

Which two bones form the jaw joint?

Mandible and temporal bone.

What joint allows the head to nod 'yes'?

Atlanto-occipital joint.

Which bones form the atlanto-occipital joint?

The atlas (C1) and occipital bone.

What joint allows the head to shake 'no'?

Atlanto-axial joint.

Which bones form the atlanto-axial joint?

The atlas (C1) and axis (C2).

What joints articulate the ribs with the thoracic vertebrae?

Costovertebral joints.

What joints articulate the ribs with the sternum?

Sternocostal joints.

What joint connects the scapula and humerus? (Common name)

Shoulder joint.

What joint connects the humerus, radius, and ulna? (Common name)

Elbow joint.

What is the common name for the carpal joint?

Wrist joint.

What joint connects the carpal bones to the metacarpals?

Carpal-metacarpal joint.

What joint connects the pelvis and femur? (Common name)

Hip joint.

What is the common name for the stifle joint?

Knee joint.

What three bones form the stifle joint?

Femur, tibia, and patella.

What is the common name for the tarsal joint?

Hock joint.

What joint connects the tarsal bones to the metatarsals?

Tarsal-metatarsal joint.

What joint connects the cannon bone to the long pastern bone?

Fetlock joint.

What joint connects the long pastern to the short pastern?

Pastern joint.

What joint connects the short pastern to the coffin bone?

Coffin joint.

What joint connects the fused metacarpals (cannon bone) to the digits?

Fetlock joint (same as in horses).

What joint connects the bird’s wing to the sternum?

Coracoid joint.

What joint allows wing movement by connecting the humerus to the scapula?

Shoulder joint (avian).

What joint connects the tibiotarsus to the tarsometatarsus in birds?

Hock joint (avian).