Name:_______________________________________
Joint Classification
Figure out the structural category for each of the following joints. Give the general and
specific structural category. If it is a synovial joint, write out the specific shape of the
joint. Figure out the functional category for each joint. Try to determine the types
movements possible at these joints (remember to include what part of the body moves!).
1) Elbow Joint
Structure category: Synovial (hinge shape)
Functional category: Diarthrosis
Movement(s): Flexion and Extension of forearm
2) Glenohumeral Joint
Structure category: Synovial (ball & socket shape)
Functional category: Diarthrosis
Movement(s): Flexion, Extension, M & L rotation, Abduction, Adduction,
Circumduction
3) Teeth in Mandible
Structure category: Fibrous Joint (Gomphosis)
Functional category: Synarthrosis
Movement(s): NONE
4) Pubic symphysis
Structure category: Cartilagenous (Symphysis)
Functional category: Amphiarthrosis
Movement(s): Slight Give
5) 1st Rib and Costal Cartilage
Structure category: Cartilagenous (Synchondrosis)
Functional category: Synarthrosis
Movement(s): NONE
Name:_______________________________________
Joint Classification
Figure out the structural category for each of the following joints. Give the general and
specific structural category. If it is a synovial joint, write out the specific shape of the
joint. Figure out the functional category for each joint. Try to determine the types
movements possible at these joints (remember to include what part of the body moves!).
1) Interphalangeal Joint
Structure category: Synovial (Hinge)
Functional category: Diarthrosis
Movement(s): Flexion & Extension of fingers
2) Intercarpal Joint
Structure category: Synovial (Plane)
Functional category: Diarthrosis
Movement(s): Gliding
3) Frontal bone and parietal bones
Structure category: Fibrous (Suture)
Functional category: Synarthrosis
Movement(s): NONE
4) Vertebra and Intervertebral disc
Structure category: Cartilagenous (Symphysis)
Functional category: Amphiarthrosis
Movement(s): Slight movement
5) Hip joint
Structure category: Synovial (Ball & Socket)
Functional category: Diarthrosis
Movement(s): Flexion, Extension, Abduction, ADDuction, M&L rotation,
Circumduction of thigh
Name:_______________________________________
Joint Classification