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Nat. Review chpt. 6a
Joints of the body
| Joint | Joint type | Bones that comprise the joint | Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanto-occipital | Condylar | Occipital condyles; C1(atlas) | Elevation; Depression |
| Atlantoaxial | Pivot | C1(atlas);C2(axis) | Abduction; Adduction |
| Intervertebral | Cartilaginous | Vertebral bodies | Flexion; Extension; Lateral flexion; Rotation |
| Temporomandibular (TMJ) | Modified hinge | Condyloid process of the mandible; Mandibular fossa of the temporal bone | Protraction; Retraction; Elevation; Depression |
| Scapulothoracic | Gliding (not synovial) | Scapula; Rib cage | Slight gliding movements |
| Sternoclavicular | Gliding | Clavicle; Manubrium of the sternum | Protraction; Retraction; Elevation; Depression |
| Acromioclavicular | Gliding | Acromion process; Lateral clavicle | Slight gliding movements |
| Glenohumeral (shoulder) | Ball and socket | Head of the humerus; Glenoid fossa | Flexion; Extension; Abduction; Hyperadduction; External rotation; Internal rotation |
| Humeroulnar (elbow) | Hinge | Distal humerus; Semilunar notch of the ulna | Flexion; Extension |
| Radioulnar | Pivot | Radius; Ulna | Supination; Pronation |
| Radiocarpal (wrist) | Condylar | Radius; Carpus | Flexion; Extension; Radial deviation; Ulnar deviation |
| Intercarpal | Gliding | Carpal bones | Slight gliding movements |
| Carpometacarpal | Unspecified | Carpal; Metacarpal | Slight gliding movements |
| Metacarpophalangeal | Condylar | Metacarpal; Phalanges | Flexion; Extension; Adduction |
| Interphalangeal | Hinge | Phalanges | Flexion; Extension; Abduction; Adduction; Opposition |
| Proximal interphalangeal | Hinge | Proximal phalanges; Middle phalanges | Flexion; Extension; Abduction; Adduction; Opposition |
| Distal interphalangeal | Hinge | Middle phalanges; Distal phalanges | Flexion; Extension; Abduction; Adduction; Opposition |
| Sacroiliac | Gliding | Sacrum; Ilium | Slight gliding movements |
| Hip | Ball and socket | Femur; Acetabulum | Flexion; Extension; Abduction; Adduction; External rotation; Internal rotation |
| Tibiofemoral | Hinge | Femur; Tibia | Flexion; Extension |
| Talocrural | Hinge | Tibia; Fibula; Talus | Plantarflexion; Dorsiflexion |
| Subtalar | Hinge | Talus; Calcaneus | Eversion; Inversion |
| Midtarsal | Gliding | Talus; Calcaneus; Navicular; Cuboid | Slight gliding movements |
| Intertarsal | Gliding | Tarsal | Slight gliding movements |
| Tarsometatarsal | Unspecified | Tarsal; Metatarsal | Slight gliding movements |
| Metatarsophalangeal | Condylar | Metatarsal; Phalanges | Slight gliding movements |
| Humeralradial (elbow) | Hinge | Humerus; Radius | Flexion; Extension |
| Sternocostal | Cartilaginous | Ribs; Sternum | Slight gliding movements |
| Costalchondral | Cartilaginous | Ribs; Sternum | Slight gliding movements |
| Costalvertebral | Cartilaginous | Ribs; Vertebrae | Slight gliding movements |
| Lumbosacral (L5-S1) | Cartilaginous | L5; S1 | Flexion; Extension; Lateral flexion; Rotation |
| Femeroacitabulum | Ball and socket | Femur; Acetabulum | Flexion; Extension; Abduction; Adduction; External rotation; Internal rotation |
| Tibiotalar | Hinge | Tibia; Talus | Plantarflexion; Dorsiflexion |