# Identifying and Classifying Joints ### Table 8.1. Joint classifications. | Joint | Functional Classification | Structural Classification | Movements | |------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------| | Elbow | Diarthrosis | Synovial hinge | Uniaxial flexion/extension | | Atlanto-axial (neck) | | Synovial pivot | | | Hip | | | | | Teeth | | | | | Proximal radio-ulnar | Synovial | Pivot | | | Suture | | | | | Costo-sternal | | | | | Intercarpal | Synovial | | | | Interphalangeal | Diarthrosis | Synovial hinge | Uniaxial flexion/extension | | Pubic symphysis | Amphiarthrosis | | | | Shoulder | Diarthrosis | Synovial ball & socket | Multiaxial | | Wrist | | Synovial | | | Tibio-fibular | | | | --- # Demonstrating Movements **Instruction**: With a partner, position your body as demonstrated in the image and discuss what movement is occurring at each joint: **Sitting cross-legged:** - **Hip:** - **Knee:** --- **Page Information**: - **Unit 8 | Articulations** - **Page 265**
# Identifying and Classifying Joints ### Table 8.1. Joint classifications. | Joint | Functional Classification | Structural Classification | Movements | |------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------| | Elbow | Diarthrosis | Synovial hinge | Uniaxial flexion/extension | | Atlanto-axial (neck) | | Synovial pivot | | | Hip | | | | | Teeth | | | | | Proximal radio-ulnar | Synovial | Pivot | | | Suture | | | | | Costo-sternal | | | | | Intercarpal | Synovial | | | | Interphalangeal | Diarthrosis | Synovial hinge | Uniaxial flexion/extension | | Pubic symphysis | Amphiarthrosis | | | | Shoulder | Diarthrosis | Synovial ball & socket | Multiaxial | | Wrist | | Synovial | | | Tibio-fibular | | | | --- # Demonstrating Movements **Instruction**: With a partner, position your body as demonstrated in the image and discuss what movement is occurring at each joint: **Sitting cross-legged:** - **Hip:** - **Knee:** --- **Page Information**: - **Unit 8 | Articulations** - **Page 265**
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