Joints Structure and Function

What is this joint?

Suture

Sutures Structural Classification:

Fibrous Joint - Suture

Sutures Functional Classification:

Synarthrotic

What is this joint?

Atlanto-occipital

Atlanto-occipital Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Condylar

Atlanto-occipital Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

• Abduction/Adduction

What is this joint?

Atlantoaxial

Atlantoaxial Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Pivot

Atlantoaxial Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Rotation

What is this joint?

Intervertebral (Between Bodies)

Intervertebral (Between Bodies) Structural Classification:

Cartilaginous Joint – Symphysis

Intervertebral (Between Bodies) Functional Classification:

Amphiarthrotic

What is this joint?

Intervertebral (Articular Processes)

Intervertebral (Articular Processes) Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Plane

Intervertebral (Articular Processes) Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Sliding

What is this joint?

Sternoclavicular

Sternoclavicular Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Saddle

Sternoclavicular Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

• Abduction/Adduction

What is this joint?

Acromioclavicular

Acromioclavicular Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Plane

Acromioclavicular Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Sliding

What is this joint?

Glenohumeral

Glenohumeral Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Ball & Socket

Glenohumeral Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

• Abduction/Adduction

• Rotation

What is this joint?

Elbow

Elbow Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Hinge

Elbow Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

What is this joint?

Proximal Radioulnar

Proximal Radioulnar Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Pivot

Proximal Radioulnar Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Pronation/Supination

What is this joint?

Middle Radioulnar

Middle Radioulnar Structural Classification:

Fibrous Joint – Syndesmosis

Middle Radioulnar Functional Classification:

Amphiarthrotic

What is this joint?

Distal Radioulnar

Distal Radioulnar Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Pivot

Distal Radioulnar Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Pronation/Supination

What is this joint?

Radiocarpal

Radiocarpal Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Condylar

Radiocarpal Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

• Abduction/Adduction

What is this joint?

Intercarpal

Intercarpal Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Plane

Intercarpal Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Sliding

What is this joint?

Carpometacarpal I (Thumb)

Carpometacarpal I (Thumb) Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Saddle

Carpometacarpal I (Thumb) Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

• Abduction/Adduction

What is this joint?

Carpometacarpal II-V

Carpometacarpal II-V Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Plane

Carpometacarpal II-V Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Sliding

What is this joint?

Metacarpophalangeal

Metacarpophalangeal Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Condylar

Metacarpophalangeal Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

• Adduction/Abduction

What is this joint?

Interphalangeal

Interphalangeal Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Hinge

Interphalangeal Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

What is this joint?

Pubic Symphysis

Pubic Symphysis Structural Classification:

Cartilaginous Joint – Symphysis

Pubic Symphysis Functional Classification:

Amphiarthrotic

What is this joint?

Coxal (Hip)

Coxal (Hip) Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Ball & Socket

Coxal (Hip) Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

• Abduction/Adduction

• Rotation

What is this joint?

Tibiofemoral (Knee)

Tibiofemoral (Knee) Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Hinge

Tibiofemoral (Knee) Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

What is this joint?

Femoropatellar

Femoropatellar Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Plane

Femoropatellar Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Sliding

What is this joint?

Distal Tibiofibular

Distal Tibiofibular Structural Classification:

Fibrous Joint – Syndesmosis

Distal Tibiofibular Functional Classification:

Amphiarthrotic

What is this joint?

Talocrural (Ankle)

Talocrural (Ankle) Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Hinge

Talocrural (Ankle) Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Dorsiflexion/Plantarflexion

What are these joints?

Intertarsal

Intertarsal Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Plane

Intertarsal Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Inversion/Eversion

What is this joint?

Tarsometatarsal

Tarsometatarsal Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Plane

Tarsometatarsal Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Sliding

What are these joints?

Metatarsophalangeal

Metatarsophalangeal Structural Classification:

Synovial Joint – Condylar

Metatarsophalangeal Functional Classification:

Diarthrotic

• Flexion/Extension

• Abduction/Adduction