Question

match the following joints.
monoaxial joint; only rotation possible
joint between carpal and metacarpal of the thumb
shoulder and hip joints
monoaxial joint; only flexion & extension possible
monoaxial joint; only flexion & extension possible
joint between temporal and sphenoid bone
joint between radius and carpals

Explanation:

• Monoaxial Joint; only rotation possible: Pivot joints allow rotation around a single axis.
• Joint between carpal and metacarpal of the thumb: Saddle joints have a saddle - like shape and allow a wide range of movements, which is characteristic of the thumb joint.
• Shoulder and hip joints: Ball and socket joints offer the greatest range of motion, which is typical for these major joints.
• Monoaxial Joint; only flexion & extension possible (Interphalangeal joints): Hinge joints, like interphalangeal joints, mainly allow flexion and extension.
• Joint between temporal and sphenoid bone: Sutures are fibrous joints that hold bones of the skull together, such as between the temporal and sphenoid bones.
• Joint between radius and carpals: Ellipsoidal/Condyloid joints allow movement in two planes, which is suitable for the joint between the radius and carpals.

Answer:

• Monoaxial Joint; only rotation possible: pivot
• Joint between carpal and metacarpal of the thumb: saddle
• Shoulder and hip joints: Ball and socket
• Monoaxial Joint; only flexion & extension possible (Interphalangeal joints): Hinge
• Joint between temporal and sphenoid bone: suture
• Joint between radius and carpals: Ellipsoidal / Condyloid