BASIC BIOMECHANICS
BASIC BIOMECHANICS
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781259913877
Author: Hall
Publisher: RENT MCG
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To construct: A table to identify the joint type and the plane or planes of allowed movement for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle.

Concept introduction: Joints connect the bones and determine the plane movements of the articulating bones. On the basis of movements, they are classified as immovable joints, slightly movable joints, and freely movable joints.

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Table 1 shows the types of joint and the planes of movement for shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle.

JointJoint type Movement
Shoulder (Glenohumeral) jointBall-and-socket jointTriaxial
Elbow jointHinge jointMonaxial
Wrist jointEllipsoidal jointBiaxial
Hip jointBall-and-socket jointTriaxial
Knee jointHinge jointMonaxial
Ankle jointHinge jointMonaxial

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