Classification of Specific Joints: Structurally and Functionally
Functional classification: Interphalangeal Joints
Diarthrotic
Functional classification: Metacarpophalangeal Joints
Diarthrotic
Functional classification: Sternoclavicular Joint
Diarthrotic ; multiaxial allows clavicle to move in all axes
Functional classification: Tibiofemoral (knee) joint
Diarthrotic biaxial fkexion, extension of leg, some rotation allowed in flexed position
Functional classification: Temporomandibular joint
Diarthrotic; gliding and uniaxial rotation, slight lateral movement, elevation, depression, protraction and retraction of mandible
Functional classification: Humeroscapular or glenohumeral (shoulder joint)
Diarthrotic; multiaxial, flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, rotation of humerus
Functional classification: Coxal (hip) joint
Diarthrotic; multiaxial; flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, circumduction of thigh
Functional classification: Talocrural (ankle) joint
Diarthrotic; uniaxial; dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of foot
Functional classification: Elbow Joint
Diarthrotic; uniaxial; flexion, extension of forearm
Structural classification: Elbow Joint
Synovial ; Hinge
Structural classification: Interphalangeal Joints
Synovial ; hinge
Structural classification: Temporomandibular joint
Synovial ; modified hinge contains articular disc
Structural classification: Sternoclavicular Joint
Synovial ; shallow saddle (contains articulating disc)
Structural classification: Tibiofemoral (knee) joint
Synovial, modified hinge
Structural classification: Coxal (hip) joint
Synovial; ball and socket
Structural classification: Humeroscapular or glenohumeral (shoulder joint)
Synovial; ball and socket
Structural classification: Metacarpophalangeal Joints
Synovial; condylar
Structural classification: Talocrural (ankle) joint
Synovial; hinge