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What is the structural classification of the Sacroiliac Joint?
What is the functional classification of the Sacroiliac Joint?
Diarthrosis
What are the articulating parts of the Sacroiliac Joint?
Auricular surfaces of sacrum and iliac
What actions does the Sacroiliac Joint perform?
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What is the structural classification of the Pubic Symphysis Joint?
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What is the functional classification of the Pubic Symphysis Joint?
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What are the articulating parts of the Pubic Symphysis Joint?
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What actions does the Pubic Symphysis Joint perform?
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What is the structural classification of the Coxal Joint?
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What is the functional classification of the Coxal Joint?
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What are the articulating parts of the Coxal Joint?
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What is the structural classification of the Patellofemoral Joint?
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What is the functional classification of the Patellofemoral Joint?
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What are the articulating parts of the Patellofemoral Joint?
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What is the structural classification of the Tibiofemoral Joint?
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What is the functional classification of the Tibiofemoral Joint?
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What are the articulating parts of the Tibiofemoral Joint?
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What is the structural classification of the Superior Tibiofibular Joint?
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What is the functional classification of the Superior Tibiofibular Joint?
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What are the articulating parts of the Superior Tibiofibular Joint?
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What actions does the Superior Tibiofibular Joint perform?
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What is the structural classification of the Middle Tibiofibular Joint?
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What is the functional classification of the Middle Tibiofibular Joint?
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What are the articulating parts of the Middle Tibiofibular Joint?
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What actions does the Middle Tibiofibular Joint perform?
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What is the structural classification of the Inferior Tibiofibular Joint?
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What is the functional classification of the Inferior Tibiofibular Joint?
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What is the structural classification of the Talocrural Joint?
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What is the functional classification of the Talocrural Joint?
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What are the articulating parts of the Talocrural Joint?
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What is the structural classification of the Intertarsal Joint?
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What is the functional classification of the Intertarsal Joint?
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What are the articulating parts of the Intertarsal Joint?
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What is the structural classification of the Tarsometatarsal Joint?
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Study Notes
Sacroiliac Joint
- Structural classification: Synovial, Plane
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Auricular surfaces of sacrum and iliac
- Actions: Slight gliding movement
Pubic Symphysis Joint
- Structural classification: Cartilaginous, symphysis
- Functional classification: Amphiarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Symphyseal surface of both pubic bones
- Actions: Very slight movements
Coxal Joint (Hip Joint)
- Structural classification: Synovial, ball and socket
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Head of femur and acetabulum of os coxae
- Actions: Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, medial and lateral rotation of thigh
Patellofemoral Joint
- Structural classification: Synovial, plane and hinge
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Patella and patellar surface of femur
- Actions: Flexion, extension, lateral rotation, slight medial rotation
Tibiofemoral Joint (Knee Joint)
- Structural classification: Synovial, hinge
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Condyles of femur and condyles of tibia
- Actions: Flexion, extension, lateral rotation of leg in flexed position, slight medial rotation
Superior Tibiofibular Joint
- Structural classification: Synovial, plane
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia
- Actions: Slight rotation of fibula during dorsiflexion of foot
Middle Tibiofibular Joint
- Structural classification: Fibrous, syndesmosis
- Functional classification: Amphiarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Interosseous borders of tibia and fibula
- Actions: Slight rotation
Inferior Tibiofibular Joint
- Structural classification: Fibrous, syndesmosis
- Functional classification: Amphiarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Distal end of fibula and fibular notch of tibia
- Actions: Slight rotation of fibula during dorsiflexion of foot
Talocrural Joint (Ankle Joint)
- Structural classification: Synovial, hinge
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Distal end of tibia and medial malleolus with talus; lateral malleolus of fibula and talus
- Actions: Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
Intertarsal Joint
- Structural classification: Synovial, plane
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Between tarsal bones
- Actions: Eversion and inversion of the foot
Tarsometatarsal Joint
- Structural classification: Synovial, plane
- Functional classification: Diarthrosis
- Articulating parts: Three cuneiforms
- Actions: Function relates to the movement of the foot and stability
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Explore the various classifications and functions of joints in human anatomy. This quiz covers structural and functional classifications of the sacroiliac, pubic symphysis, coxal, and patellofemoral joints, along with their articulating parts and movements. Test your knowledge of joint types and their specific actions.