joint classifications & mobility

what is the classification of most lower limb joints?

synovial

what is the mobility type of most lower limb joints?

diarthrodial

diarthrodial

freely movable

which joint has a different classification and mobility type from the rest of the lower limb joints?

distal tibiofibular joint

what is the classification of the distal tibiofibular joint?

fibrous

what is the mobility type of the distal tibiofibular joint?

amphiarthrodial

amphiarthrodial

slightly movable

what is the movement type of the interphalangeal (IP) joint?

ginglymus/hinge

what is the movement type of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint?

modified ellipsoidal/condyloid

what is the movement type of the intertarsal joints?

plane/gliding

what is the movement type of the ankle joint?

sellar/saddle

what is the movement type of the femorotibial joint?

bicondylar

what is the movement type of the patellofemoral joint?

sellar/saddle

what is the movement type of the proximal tibiofibular joint?

plane/gliding

what is the classification of the sacroiliac joints?

synovial

what is the mobility type of the sacroiliac joints?

amphiarthrodial

what is the classification of the hip joints?

synovial

what is the mobility type of the hip joints?

diarthrodial

what is the movement type of the hip joints?

spheroidal

what is the classification of the symphysis pubis?

cartilaginous

what is the mobility type of the symphysis pubis?

amphiarthrodial

what is the classification of the union of acetabulum joints?

cartilaginous

what is the mobility type of the union of acetabulum joints?

synarthrodial