For each of the following joints, understand the bones involved, name the articu

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For each of the following joints, understand the bones involved, name the articulating surfaces, and describe the type of joint. Identify each joint on a model or diagram.

      temporomandibular joint

      intervertebral articulations

      sternoclavicular joint

      acromioclavicular joint

      glenohumeral joint

      elbow joint

      radiocarpal joint

      hip joint

      knee joint

      ankle (talocrural) joint

      intertarsal joints

      tarsometatarsal joints

      metatarsophalangeal joints

      interphalangeal joints (PIP and DIP—hand and foot)

      carpometacarpal joints

      metacarpophalangeal joints

Explanation / Answer

Joint Bone involved Articulating surface Type of joint Temporomandibular joint jawbone temporal bone of the skull above and the mandible below ginglymoarthrodial joint Sternoclavicular joint clavicle bone manubrium of the sternum and the clavicle bone synovial saddle joint Acromioclavicular joint Scapula, clavicle lateral end of the clavicle and the acromion of the scapula plane synovial joint. Glenohumeral joint Scapula, humerus glenoid cavity of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) synovial ball and socket joint Elbow joint Humerus, radius, ulna Trochlear notch of the ulna and the trochlea of the humerus, head of the radius and the capitulum of the humerus Synovial joint Radiocarpal joint radius, radioulnar disk, and 3 bones in the proximal carpal row: the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum proximal row of the carpal bones, distal end of the radius, and the articular disk synovial joint Hip joint femur, hip bone between the head of femur and acetabulum of the pelvis ball and socket synovial joint Knee joint patella, femur and tibia Tibiofemoral – The medial and lateral condyles of the femur articulating with the tibia. Patellofemoral – The anterior and distal part of the femur articulating with the patella. bicondylar type synovial joint Ankle (talocrural) joint tibia, fibula and talus the tibia and fibula of the leg, and the talus of the foot synovial joint Intertarsal joints Tarsal bone Subtalar joint ,Talocalcaneonavicular joint ,Calcaneocuboid joint ,Cuneonavicular joint, Cuboideonavicular joint, Intercuneiform joints Synovial Joints Tarsometatarsal joints first, second and third cuneiform bones, the cuboid bone and the metatarsal bones bases of the metatarsal bones Synovial joints Metatarsophalangeal joints metatarsal bones of the foot and the proximal bones the joints between the metatarsal bones of the foot (the long bones in the center of the foot) and the proximal bones (phalanges) of the toes. condyloid joints Carpometacarpal joints metacarpal bones istal row of carpal bones and the proximal bases of the five metacarpal bones Saddle joint Metacarpophalangeal joints metacarpal bones articulation between the convex metacarpal head proximally and the concave base of the first phalanx distally. condyloid type

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