Question

Anatomy Tutorial: Major Arthrology Joints and Ligaments

Answer 1

\({\bf{Shoulder~Joint:}}\) 3 ligaments, 2 bursae
> glenohumeral (glenoid cavity + humerus)
> coracohumeral (coracoid process + humerus)
> coracoclavicular (clavicle + coracoid process)

> subdeltoid bursa: (deltoid + greater trochanter)
> subacromial + subcoracoid: (acromial + coracoid process, cushions joint capsule)

Answer 2

\({\bf{Elbow~Joint:}}\) 3 ligaments
> radial collateral ligament: (lateral epicondyle) humerus + radius
> ulnar collateral ligament: (medial epicondyle) humerus + ulna
> annular ligament: radius + ulna

Answer 3

\({\bf{Hand/Wrist~Joints:}}\) 4 joints
> carpometacarpal joint (carpal + metacarpal)
> intercarpal joint (carpal + carpal)
> metacarpophalangeal joint (carpal + phalanges)
> interphalangeal (phalanges + phalanges)

Answer 4

\({\bf{Hip~joint:}}\) 5 ligaments, thankfully the first three can be grouped together, and are easy to remember if you remember the ischium, the ilium, and the pubis of the hip bone
> iliofemoral
> pubofemoral
> ischiofemoral
femur + acetabular rim



> transverse acetabular ligament
femur + interior acetabular rim

> ligament of femoral head
fovea capitis + transverse acetabular ligament

Answer 5

\({\bf{Knee~Joint:}}\) 6 ligaments
> popliteal ligament: femur + tibia/fibula heads
> anterior cruciate ligament: tibia + femur (lateral edge), intercondylar fossa
> posterior cruciate ligament: tibia + femur (medial edge), intercondylar fossa
> tibial collateral ligament: tibia + femur (medial edge) epicondyle
> fibular collateral ligament: tibia + femur (lateral edge) epicondyle
> patellar ligament: tibial tuberosity + patella

Answer 6

\({\bf{Ankle~Joint:}}\) 2 joints
- tibiotalar: talus + tibia
- fibulotalar: talus + fibula

Answer 7

4 ligaments
> deltoid ligament: tibia + navicular, calcaneus, talus
> calcaneofibular: calcaneus + fibula
> anterior talofibular: anterior talus + fibula
> posterior talofibular: posterior talus + fibula

Answer 8

\({\bf{Foot~Joints:}}\) 3 joints
> intertarsal: connects the tarsals
> tarsometatarsal: tarsal + metatarsal bones
> metatarsophalangeal: metatarsal + phalanges

Answer 9

Adapted from Human Anatomy, Martini, et. al. 9th edition & my professor's lecture notes