Anatomy - Joints
Acromioclavicular Joint
Location: acromion process of the scapula & acromial end of the clavicle Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-gliding Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Atlanto-axial Joint
Location: atlas & axis Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-pivot Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Sacroiliac Joint
Location: auricular surface of sacrum & auricular surface of ilia Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-gliding Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Interphalangeal Joint
Location: between phalanges Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-hinge Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Humeroradial Joint
Location: capitulum of humerus & radial head Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-hinge Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Sternoclavicular Joint
Location: clavicular notch of the manubrium of the sternum & sternal end of the clavicle Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-gliding Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Costochondral Joint (1-10)
Location: costal cartilage & ribs Functional Classification: Synarthrosis Structural Classification: Synchondrosis
Cranial Sutures (joint)
Location: cranial bones Functional Classification: Synarthrosis Structural Classification: Suture Joint
Acetabulofemoral Joint
Location: head of the femur & acetabulum Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-ball & socket Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Glenohumeral Joint
Location: head of the humerus & glenoid cavity of the scapula Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-ball & socket Structural Classification: Synovial Joint *glenoid labrum deepens the joint cavity*
Pubic Symphysis Joint
Location: interpubic disc & pubic symphysis Functional Classification: Amphiarthrosis Structural Classification: Symphysis
Dento-Alveolar Joint
Location: maxilla, mandible, alveolar processes, teeth Functional Classification: Synarthrosis Structural Classification: Gomphosis
Tibiofemoral Joint
Location: medial/lateral condyles of femur & articular surfaces of medial/lateral condyles of tibia Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-hinge Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
First Carpo-Metacarpal Joint
Location: metacarpal I & trapezium Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-saddle Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Metacarpophalangeal Joint (2-5)
Location: metacarpals & phalanges Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-condylar Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Location: metatarsals & phalanges Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-condylar Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Atlanto-Occipital Joint
Location: occipital condyles & superior articular facet of the atlas Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-condylar Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Proximal Radio-Ulnar Joint
Location: radial notch of the ulna & ulnar notch of the radius Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-pivot Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Middle Radio-Ulnar Joint
Location: radius & ulna Functional Classification: Amphiarthrosis Structural Classification: Syndesmosis
Sternocostal Joint (2-7)
Location: sternum & costal cartilage Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-gliding Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Sternocostal Joint (1)
Location: sternum & costal cartilage Functional Classification: Synarthrosis Structural Classification: Synchondrosis
Talocrural Joint
Location: talus, tibia, fibula Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-hinge Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Temporomandibular Joint
Location: temporal bone, mandibular fossa, mandibular condyle Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-gliding, Diarthrosis- hinge Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Humero-Ulnar Joint
Location: trochlea of the humerus & trochlear notch of the ulna Functional Classification: Diarthrosis-hinge Structural Classification: Synovial Joint
Intervertebral Joint
Location: vertebrae & intervertebral discs Functional Classification: Amphiarthrosis Structural Classification: Symphysis
