Joints
Name the three main joint classifications in the body
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
Q: Name the six synovial joint types
Plane, Hinge, Pivot, Condyloid, Saddle, Ball and Socket
Define Arthrokinematics
Movement of one joint surface relative to another
What is the primary role of ligaments?
Protect joints from excessive movement
What type of joint is the knee?
Synovial
Q: What type of synovial joint is the shoulder?
Ball and Socket
For convex-on-concave movement, does the slide occur in the same or opposite direction as the motion?
Opposite
Name the three ligament types
Capsular, Intracapsular, Extracapsular
What type of joint is between the pubic bones?
Cartilaginous
Q: Which synovial joint has the highest mobility but lowest stability in the body?
Glenohumeral Joint
Which way does the humeral head slide during shoulder abduction?
down/inferiorly
Which ligaments are inside the knee joint capsule?
ACL, PCL