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Joint Classifications in Anatomy
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Joint Classifications in Anatomy

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What is the structural classification of the Sacroiliac Joint?

  • Cartilaginous, Symphysis
  • Fibrous, Syndesmosis
  • Synovial, Plane (correct)
  • Synovial, Ball and Socket

    • 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?

    <p>Slight gliding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural classification of the Pubic Symphysis Joint?

    <p>Cartilaginous, Symphysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional classification of the Pubic Symphysis Joint?

    <p>Amphiarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the articulating parts of the Pubic Symphysis Joint?

    <p>Symphyseal surface of both pubic bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does the Pubic Symphysis Joint perform?

    <p>Very slight movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural classification of the Coxal Joint?

    <p>Synovial, Ball and Socket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional classification of the Coxal Joint?

    <p>Diarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the articulating parts of the Coxal Joint?

    <p>Head of femur and acetabulum of os coax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does the Coxal Joint perform?

    <p>Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, medial and lateral rotation of thigh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural classification of the Patellofemoral Joint?

    <p>Synovial, Plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional classification of the Patellofemoral Joint?

    <p>Diarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the articulating parts of the Patellofemoral Joint?

    <p>Patella and patellar surface of femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does the Patellofemoral Joint perform?

    <p>Flexion, extension, lateral rotation, slight medial rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural classification of the Tibiofemoral Joint?

    <p>Synovial, Hinge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional classification of the Tibiofemoral Joint?

    <p>Diarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the articulating parts of the Tibiofemoral Joint?

    <p>Condyles of femur and condyles of tibia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does the Tibiofemoral Joint perform?

    <p>Flexion, extension, lateral rotation of leg in flexed position, slight medial rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural classification of the Superior Tibiofibular Joint?

    <p>Synovial, Plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional classification of the Superior Tibiofibular Joint?

    <p>Diarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the articulating parts of the Superior Tibiofibular Joint?

    <p>Head of fibula and lateral condyle of tibia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does the Superior Tibiofibular Joint perform?

    <p>Slight rotation of fibula during dorsiflexion of foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural classification of the Middle Tibiofibular Joint?

    <p>Fibrous, Syndesmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional classification of the Middle Tibiofibular Joint?

    <p>Amphiarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the articulating parts of the Middle Tibiofibular Joint?

    <p>Interosseous borders of tibia and fibula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does the Middle Tibiofibular Joint perform?

    <p>Slight rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural classification of the Inferior Tibiofibular Joint?

    <p>Fibrous, Syndesmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional classification of the Inferior Tibiofibular Joint?

    <p>Amphiarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the articulating parts of the Inferior Tibiofibular Joint?

    <p>Distal end of fibula and fibular notch of tibia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does the Inferior Tibiofibular Joint perform?

    <p>Slight rotation of fibula during dorsiflexion of foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural classification of the Talocrural Joint?

    <p>Synovial, Hinge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional classification of the Talocrural Joint?

    <p>Diarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the articulating parts of the Talocrural Joint?

    <p>Distal end of tibia and medial malleolus with talus; lateral malleolus of fibula and talus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does the Talocrural Joint perform?

    <p>Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural classification of the Intertarsal Joint?

    <p>Synovial, Plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional classification of the Intertarsal Joint?

    <p>Diarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the articulating parts of the Intertarsal Joint?

    <p>Between tarsal bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does the Intertarsal Joint perform?

    <p>Eversion and inversion of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural classification of the Tarsometatarsal Joint?

    <p>Synovial, Plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the functional classification of the Tarsometatarsal Joint?

    <p>Diarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the articulating parts of the Tarsometatarsal Joint?

    <p>3 cuneiforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions does the Tarsometatarsal Joint perform?

    <p>Slight movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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