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arm joints
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sternoclavicular joint | manubrium of the sternum articulates with the sternal end of the clavicle ligaments: sternoclavicular ligaments |
| acromioclavicular joint | acromion process of the scapula articulates with the acromial end of the clavicle. Ligaments: acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular |
| glenohumeral joint | glenoid fossa of the scapula articulates with the head of the humerus. Ligaments: glenohumeral(superior, middle, inferior) and glenoid labrum. Movements: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial rotation, lateral rotation, circumduction. |
| humeroradial joint | capitulum of the humerus articulates with the head of the radius. Ligaments: radial collateral. Movements: flexion, extension, pronation, supination. |
| humeroulnar joint | trochlea of the humerus articulates with the trochlear notch of the ulna. Ligaments: ulnar collateral. Movements: flexion, extension. |
| Proximal radioulnar joint | head of the radius articulates with the radial notch of the ulna. Ligaments: annular. Movements: pronation, supination. |
| Distal radioulnar joint | ulnar notch of the radius articulates with the head of the ulna. Movements: pronation, supination |
| Radiocarpal joint | distal end of the radius articulates with the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum. Movements: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction. |
| 1st carpometacarpal joint | trapezium articulates with the 1st metacarpal. movements: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, opposition, circumduction. |
| metacarpalphalangeal joints | metacarpals articulate with the proximal phalanges. Movements: flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction. |
| proximal interphalangeal joints | Digits 2-5. proximal phalanges articulate with the middle phalanges. Movements: flexion extension |
| distal interphalangeal joints | Digits 2-5. middle phalanges articulate with the distal phalanges. Movements: Flexion extension |
| 1st interphalangeal joint | articulation between proximal and distal phalanges of the 1st digit. Movements: flexion extension |