More Joints

Humeroscapular Joint

more freely moving joint in body
supported by ligaments and tendons

names of ligaments in humeroscapular joint

glenohumeral, coracohumeral, transverse humeral and bicep tendon are important joint stabilizers

Rotator cuff

series of tendons forming posteror wall for glenoid fossa

4 bursae associated with shoulder joint

supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subcapulans

Elbow Joint

Single joint capsule enclosing the humeroulnar and jumeroradial joint

humerulnar support

collateral ligaments
(Radial and Ulnar)

radioulnar joint held in place by

anular ligament encircling the head

Coxal (Hip) Joint

Head of femur sits in accetabulum
socket deepend by acetabular labrum

Acetabular labrum

fibrocartilage at end of accetabulum

Knee Joints

Most complex Diathorosis

patellarfemoral

gliding joint

tibiofemoral

gliding with slight rotation, and gliding possible in flexed rotation

Reason for Patella

Mechanical Advantage

Knee Info

Joint casule anteriorly consists of patella and extensions of quadroceps femoris tendon.

strong capsule

stengthened by extracapsural and intracapsural ligaments.

Cruciate Ligaments

the anterior and posterior ligaments limit anterior and posterior sliding movements

fibular and tibial collateral ligaments

prevent rotation of extended knee