Questions and Answers
What is the location of the Dento-Alveolar Joint?
What is the functional classification of the Sternocostal Joint (1)?
Synarthrosis
What is the structural classification of the Temporomandibular Joint?
Synovial Joint
What is the location of the Cranial Sutures?
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What is the functional classification of the Atlanto-Occipital Joint?
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What is the structural classification of the Intervertebral Joint?
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What is the location of the Acromioclavicular Joint?
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What is the functional classification of the Talocrural Joint?
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What is the structural classification of the Pubic Symphysis Joint?
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What is the location of the Humeroradial Joint?
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Which of the following joints has a functional classification of Diarthrosis-ball & socket?
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Study Notes
Joints Overview
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Dento-Alveolar Joint
- Located in the maxilla, mandible, and alveolar processes involving teeth.
- Functional classification: Synarthrosis (immovable).
- Structural classification: Gomphosis (peg-in-socket).
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Sternocostal Joint (1)
- Found between sternum and the first costal cartilage.
- Functional classification: Synarthrosis.
- Structural classification: Synchondrosis (hyaline cartilage joint).
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Temporomandibular Joint
- Connects the temporal bone with the mandibular fossa and condyle.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-hinge and gliding.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint allowing movement.
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Cranial Sutures
- Located between cranial bones.
- Functional classification: Synarthrosis.
- Structural classification: Suture joint (fibrous joint with interdigitations).
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Costochondral Joint (1-10)
- Formed between costal cartilage and ribs.
- Functional classification: Synarthrosis.
- Structural classification: Synchondrosis.
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Atlanto-Occipital Joint
- Between occipital condyles and superior articular facet of atlas.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-condylar.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Sternocostal Joint (2-7)
- Joint between sternum and costal cartilages (ribs 2-7).
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-gliding.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Intervertebral Joint
- Located between vertebrae and intervertebral discs.
- Functional classification: Amphiarthrosis (slightly movable).
- Structural classification: Symphysis (fibrocartilage joint).
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Atlanto-Axial Joint
- Found between the atlas and axis vertebrae.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-pivot.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Sternoclavicular Joint
- Connects the clavicular notch of the sternum and sternal end of the clavicle.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-gliding.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Proximal Radio-Ulnar Joint
- Located at the radial notch of the ulna and ulnar notch of the radius.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-pivot.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Middle Radio-Ulnar Joint
- Found between radius and ulna.
- Functional classification: Amphiarthrosis.
- Structural classification: Syndesmosis (fibrous joint).
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Acromioclavicular Joint
- Connects the acromion process of the scapula to the acromial end of the clavicle.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-gliding.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Glenohumeral Joint
- Formed by the head of the humerus and glenoid cavity of the scapula.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-ball and socket.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint; the glenoid labrum deepens the joint cavity.
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Talocrural Joint
- Found between talus, tibia, and fibula.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-hinge.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Metatarsophalangeal Joint
- Joints between metatarsals and phalanges.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-condylar.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Interphalangeal Joint
- Located between phalanges.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-hinge.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Humero-Ulnar Joint
- Connects the trochlea of the humerus with the trochlear notch of the ulna.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-hinge.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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First Carpo-Metacarpal Joint
- Joint between metacarpal I and trapezium.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-saddle.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Metacarpophalangeal Joint (2-5)
- Formed between metacarpals and phalanges.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-condylar.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Pubic Symphysis Joint
- Located between the interpubic disc and pubic symphysis.
- Functional classification: Amphiarthrosis.
- Structural classification: Symphysis.
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Sacroiliac Joint
- Found between the auricular surface of the sacrum and ilia.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-gliding.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Humeroradial Joint
- Connects the capitulum of the humerus and radial head.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-hinge.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Acetabulofemoral Joint
- Formed by the head of the femur and acetabulum.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-ball and socket.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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Tibiofemoral Joint
- Connects the medial/lateral condyles of the femur with tibia's articular surfaces.
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis-hinge.
- Structural classification: Synovial joint.
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