Anatomy - Forelimb and Hindlimb Joints (Names, Muscle Relation, and Position)

Where is the humeral joint?

between the glenoid cavity of scapula and head of humerus

What type of joint is the humeral joint?

ball and socket

What muscles flex the humeral joint?

latissimus dorsi, deltoideus, infraspinatus, teres minor, teres major, and longhead triceps brachii

What muscles extend the humeral joint?

latissimus dorsi, supraspinatus, and biceps brachii

Where is the cubital joint?

between the condyle of the humerus, the head of the radius, and the trochlear notch of the ulna

What type of joint is the cubital joint?

hinge joint

What muscles flex the cubital joint?

biceps brachii and brachialis,

What muscles extend the cubital joint?

triceps brachii

What are the carpal joints?

antebrachiocarpal joint, middle carpal joint, and carpometacarpal joint

What muscles flex the carpal bones?

Ulnaris lateralis, flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, superficial digital flexor, and deep digital flexor

What muscles extend the carpal bones?

extensor carpi radialis, common digital extensor, and lateral digital extensor

Where is the antebrachiocarpal joint?

between the radius and ulna

Where is the middle carpal joint?

between two rows of carpal bones

Where is the carpometacarpal joint?

between distal row of carpal bones and metacarpal bones

What flexes the digital joints?

superficial digital flexor (not distal interphalangeal) and deep digital flexor

What extends the digital joints?

common digital extensor and lateral digital extensor,

What are the digital joints?

metacarpophalangeal joint, proximal interphalangeal joint, and distal interphalangeal joint

Where is the coxal joint?

neck of the femur to peripheral line to acetabular lip

What type of joint is coxal joint?

ball and socket

What muscles adduct the coxal joint?