Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) - Type
A
Condyloid synovial joints
2
Q
Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) - Articulation
A
Heads of metacarpals with base of proximal phalanges.
3
Q
Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) - Movement
A
Flexion-extension, abduction-adduction, and circumduction of 2nd-5th digits; flexion-extension of thumb occurs but abduction-adduction is limited.
4
Q
Interphalangeal (IP) - Type
A
Hinge synovial joints
5
Q
Interphalangeal (IP) - Articulation
A
Heads of phalanges with base of more distally located phalanges.
6
Q
Interphalangeal (IP) - Movement
A
Flexion-extension.
