Types of articulations

glenohumeral joint (shoulder)

-Ball and socket joint -Between the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula -Greatest range of motion of an joint -Most frequently dislocated joint -Supported by skeletal muscles, tendons, and ligaments

What bones articulate with clavicle

scapula and sternum

Ligaments associated with the hip joint

-Between the head of the femur and the acetabulum of hip bone -Strong ball and socket joint -Wide range of motion Ligaments of hip joint: -Illiofemoral -pubofemoral -ischiofemoral -transverse acetabular -ligament of the femoral head

Elbow Joint

-Hinge joint -Articulation involve humerus, radius, and ulna Joints of elbow: Humero-ulnar joint -Largest, strongest joint at the elbow -Between trochlea of humerus and trochlear notch of ulna -Limited movement Humeroradial joint -Smaller joint -Articulation between capitulum of humerus and head of radius

where pectoral girdle and axial skeleton articulate

Clavicle