Classification of Joints & Joint Injuries

Joints are also categorized by mobility.

A joint that is freely moveable is called...?

Choose the correct joint type:

This type of joint allows gliding & sliding nonaxial movement, but the movement is typically very slight (Ex/ intercarpal joints)

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This type of joint allows only monaxial rotation (Ex/ proximal radio-ulnar joint)

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This type of joint allows biaxial angular movement with simple convex & concave surfaces (Ex/ radiocarpal joint)

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This type of joint allows angular & monaxial movement (Ex/ ankle, elbow)

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This type of joint allows biaxial angular movement due to its complex articular surfaces (Ex/1st carpometacarpal joint = thumb)

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This type of joint allows triaxial movement, including angular, rotation & circumduction (Ex/ hip, shoulder)

Meniscal tears often occur due to which of the following?

A sprain occurs in which supportive structure at a joint?

Which of the following joints is the MOST commonly dislocated?

Any joint injury that ends in -itis means that THIS is occurring.

Arthritis consists of all rheumatic diseases that affect synovial joints.

What symptoms are generally associated with these conditions?