Examples of Joints of the Skeletal System

Shoulder Joint What kinds of movement can be made at the shoulder joint? flexion & extension adduction & abduction rotation circumduction

What kinds of movement can be made at the shoulder joint?

Elbow Joint What kind of movements are allowed at the elbow? flexion and extension pronation and supination (gliding/sliding)

What kind of movements are allowed at the elbow?

Hip Joint What type of movement is allowed at the hip? flexion & extension adduction & abduction rotation circumduction

What type of movement is allowed at the hip?

Knee Joint What type of movement is allowed at the knee joint? flexion & extension rotation gliding (femur to patella)

What type of movement is allowed at the knee joint?

Ligaments!! Shoulder: Coracohumeral Glenohumeral Transverse humeral anterior posterior

Shoulder:

Coracohumeral

Glenohumeral

Transverse humeral

Ligaments medial lateral

Ligaments and Tendons The fibrous capsule is supported by three ligaments: - Anular ligament. - Radial collateral ligaments. - Ulnar collateral ligaments.

The fibrous capsule is supported by three ligaments:

- Anular ligament.

- Radial collateral ligaments.

- Ulnar collateral ligaments.

Ligaments anterior posterior

Ligaments Ligamentum capitis: Attaches to a pit on the head of the femur and carries blood vessels to the head of the femur Fovea capitis

Ligaments anterior posterior

The Knee

Knee Ligaments

Knee Ligament Anatomy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTV5Yo3E7VQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTV5Yo3E7VQ&feature=related

The Knee - ACL Surgery

Q&A Most complex joint?

Most complex joint?

Q&A Which has less freedom of movement?

Which has less freedom of movement?

Q&A Which joints allow rotation? shoulder elbow hip knee

Which joints allow rotation?

Q&A Which joint is most frequently replaced?

Which joint is most frequently replaced?

Q&A Which joints are most commonly dislocated? shoulder knee finger jaw

Which joints are most commonly dislocated?

Q&A What is the main function of the ligamentum capitis? Hint: carries blood vessels to the head of the femur

What is the main function of the ligamentum capitis?

Q&A What structure protects tendons and ligaments from rubbing against bone?

What structure protects tendons and ligaments from rubbing against bone?

Q&A Which two bones form the hinge joint of the elbow?

Which two bones form the hinge joint of the elbow?

Q&A What is the glenoid labrum and what is the acetabular labrum? fibrocartilage ring deepens glenoid cavity deepens and connects acetabulum to femoral head

What is the glenoid labrum and what is the acetabular labrum?