6 Synovial Joints Flashcards
1
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6 Synovial Joints
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- Pivot Joint
- Planar (Gliding ) Joint
- Ellipsoidal (Condyloid) Joint
- Hinge Joint
- Ball and Socket Joint
- Saddle Joint
2
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Pivot Joint
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eg. Radio Ulnar Joint (wrist)
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Planar (Gliding) Joint
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eg. Between the carpals
4
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Ellipsoidal (Condyloid) Joint
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eg. between the metacarpals and phalanges
5
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Hinge Joint
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eg. The elbows and the knees
6
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Ball and Socket Joint
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eg. The shoulders and hips
7
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Saddle Joint
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eg. The base of the thumb