Features of Ellipsoid Joints
Features of the ellipsoid joints are as follows:
- Biaxial joints are those found in ellipsoids.
- Any angular motion can be performed at an ellipsoid joint.
- Ellipsoid joints move in two planes: side to side and front to rear.
- Ellipsoid joints are stabilized by ligaments and lubricated by synovial fluid.
- The metacarpophalangeal, wrist, knuckle, and metatarsophalangeal joints of the fingers are connected by these joints.
Ellipsoid Joints
Ellipsoid joints are a type of synovial joint that allows for a wide range of motion. They are formed between two ellipsoid-shaped bones and are enclosed in a synovial capsule. Ellipsoid joints are present between the knuckle joints, wrist joints, metacarpophalangeal joints, and metatarsophalangeal joints of fingers. It allows bones to move in two planes. This movement includes flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction.
Table of Content
- What are Ellipsoid Joints?
- Diagram of the Ellipsoid Joint
- Ellipsoid Joints Anatomy
- Ellipsoid Joints Movement
- Ellipsoid Joints Location
- Ellipsoid Joint Examples
- Types of Ellipsoid Joints
- Synovial Joints
- Features of Ellipsoid Joints
- Functions of Ellipsoid Joints
- Facts About Ellipsoid Joints