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