Sternoclavicular Joint- Modified ball and socket joint between the proximal clavicle and the manubrium of the sternum.
Acromioclavicular Joint- Irregular joint between the acromion process of the scapula and the distal clavicle.
Coracoclavicular Joint- syndeesmosis with the coracoid process of the scapula bound to the inferoir clavicle by the coraclavicular ligament.
Glenohumeral Joint- Ball and socket joint in which the head of the humerus articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula. This is the most freely moving joint in the human body.
Scapulothoracic Joint- Since the scapula can move in both the sagittal and frontal planes the region between the anteroir scapula and thoracic wall is referred to as the scapulothoracic joint.
Humerounlnar Joints- hinge joint in which the capitllem of the humerus articulates with the proximal end of the radius.
Flexion- to bend at a joint.
Extension- To make straight.
Phalanges- Term used to name the fingers.
External Rotation- to turn to the outside or abduct from your body.
Abduct- to take away or move from the mid line.
Adduct- to add or bring medially.
Lateral- to move away from the mid line.
Medial- towards the mid line of the body.
Rotator cuff- bands of tendons of the subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinates, and the teres minor, which attach to the humeral head.
Hinge Joint- one articulating bone surface is convex and the other is concave.
Distal- to be further away from the trunk of the body.
Tibiofemoral Joint- dual condyloid articulations between the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia and the femur, composing the main hinge joint of the knee.
Supinated- to be facing down as if to be pouring a cup of soup out.
Center of Gravity- to be balanced and gravity is equal to the center of the mass.
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